ATI PN Fundamentals Test Ch 789 Caole Proctored Exam Practice Questions

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• Share information with the patient about other patients and why they are hospitalized.
• Share his own personal experiences so that the patient gets to know him as a friend.
• Act in a trustworthy and reliable manner; respect the individuality of the patient.
• Identify himself by name and title each time he introduces himself.

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• Actions of the nurse are appropriate since his neighbor is his confidante, and the neighbor has assured him the information provided will not be shared.
• Nurse has not violated the confidentiality of the patient because the patient is terminal; sharing this information will not harm the patient.
• Nurse is actively promoting nursing as a profession, and it is important to share information that might encourage others to pursue a nursing career.
• Nurse has violated the confidentiality of the patient by discussing personal information about the patient with his neighbor.

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• is packing belongings in preparation for discharge.
• says, "How will I remember all the things about my new diet?"
• has just returned from surgery for a deviated septum.
• has just been told of the malignancy of his tumor.

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• wrings her hands and paces around the room while denying that she is upset.
• states she is comfortable while she frowns, and her teeth are clenched.
• is tearful and slow in speech when talking about her husband's death.
• smiles and laughs while speaking of feeling lonely and depressed.

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• "I don't feel like walking today either."
• "You have to walk today."
• "Why don't you want to walk today?"
• "You don't want to walk today?"

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• "Blood not drawn because tests are no longer desired by patient."
• "Refuses to have blood drawn; says tests are 'useless. Doctor notified."
• "Doctor notified of failure to draw ordered blood work."
• "Refuses to have blood drawn. Doctor notified."

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• provide absolute privacy.
• make the environment more like a classroom.
• reduce distractions.
• ensure that the patient can hear what the nurse says.

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• motivated to learn about the health problem of this patient and is appropriately seeking knowledge during his clinical experience.
• doing appropriate research about nursing care as long as information is not divulged.
• violating the confidentiality of the patient's record.
• neglecting the assigned patient load and should read the unassigned patient's medical record only after his assigned work is completed.

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• Defensive response
• Asking probing questions
• Using clichés
• Changing the subject

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• interrupting frequently.
• using active listening.
• offering advice.
• asking embarrassing questions.