During a follow-up visit, a woman is describing new onset of marital discord with her terminally ill spouse. Using the Kubler-Ross behavioral theory, the nurse recognizes that the spouse is in which stage of dying?

A patient says, "You are the worst nurse I have ever had." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a patient on Contact precautions. Which of the following actions would be appropriate to prevent the spread of disease?

The nurse is preparing to reposition a patient. Before doing so, the nurse must: (2pts)

The word spirituality derives from the Latin word 'spiritus', which refers to breath or wind. Today spirituality is:

The patient has been in bed for several days and needs to be ambulated. Before ambulation, the nurse:

Correct body alignment reduces strain on musculoskeletal structures and contributes to balance. Balance control is attained by: (Select all that apply)

The nurse knows that a priority reason for being knowledgeable about biophysical developmental theories is to:

The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses "AM care". When asked why, the patient tells the nurse that she always bathes in the evening. The nurse should:

The nurse can assist the patient in becoming more self-aware by using which technique?

When developing an appropriate outcome for a 15-year-old girl, the nurse considers that a primary developmental task of adolescence is to: