The nurse is caring for an elderly woman with dementia who is frightened in the hospital room.Which is the best action by the nurse to communicate empathy and compassion?

A) Use the bedside intercom to inform her that you will be entering her room.
B) Use brief, light touch on the patient's arm or shoulder when greeting her.
C) Shut the patient's door in the hallway if there is noise or loud talking.
D) Firmly but kindly insist the patient accepts reality as you have presented it.

The parents of a neonate with adrenogenital hyperplasia tell the nurse that they are afraid to have any more children. The nurse should explain which statement about adrenogenital hyperplasia?

A) It is not hereditary.
B) Genetic counseling is indicated.
C) It can be prevented during pregnancy.
D) All future children will have the disorder.

The process ________ is reflexive in nature and combines changes in the size of the pupil,the curvature of the lens,and the convergence of the optic axes to keep the image in the same place on both retinae.

A spermatozoon or ovum is called:

A) mitosis.
B) oligospermia.
C) parenchyma.
D) gamete.

An unregulated care provider (UCP) is working on a rehabilitation unit.Which of the following tasks would be appropriate for the UCP to delegate?

A) Taking and recording vital signs
B) Assisting with bathing
C) Making a bed
D) No tasks

A patient reports, "I am overwhelmed by stress." Which question by the nurse would be most important to use in the initial assessment of this patient?

A) "Tell me about your family history. Do you have any relatives who have problems with stress?"
B) "Tell me about your exercise. How much activity do you typically get in a day?"
C) "Tell me about the kinds of things you do to reduce or cope with your stress."
D) "Stress can interfere with sleep. How much did you sleep last night?"