foundation of nursing questions

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Emotional exhaustion. Dealing with others' pain daily can lead to burnout and emotional exhaustion for the nurse. This can result in decreased empathy and effectiveness in providing care. Healthy practices such as self-care, setting boundaries, and seeking support can help prevent emotional exhaustion. Choice A: Inefficiency in the provision of care is incorrect because emotional exhaustion may affect the quality of care but does not necessarily lead to inefficiency. Choice B: Excessive weight gain is incorrect as it is not directly related to the emotional toll of dealing with others' pain. Choice D: Social withdrawal is incorrect as it is a potential outcome of emotional exhaustion but not the primary concern in this scenario.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Reinvesting in new relationships at the appropriate time. This process of mourning involves the woman gradually shifting her focus from the past relationship with her husband to forming new relationships or reinvesting in existing ones. This is crucial for her to adapt to life without her husband and move forward in a healthy manner. A: Reiterating her anger at her husband's care team is not a healthy process as it can lead to prolonged resentment and hinder the mourning process. C: Reminiscing about the relationship she had with her husband is a natural part of mourning but solely focusing on reminiscing may not allow her to fully adapt to life without her husband. D: Relinquishing old attachments to her husband at the appropriate time is important, but it is only one aspect of the mourning process. It is not the sole process necessary for healthy mourning. E: Renewing her lifelong commitment to her husband is not a healthy process as it prevents her from accepting the loss and

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, Glucosuria. Preeclampsia is characterized by hypertension, proteinuria, and edema. Glucosuria is not a typical symptom of preeclampsia. Glucosuria is more commonly associated with gestational diabetes, which is a separate condition from preeclampsia. Therefore, in a pregnant patient at risk for preeclampsia, the presence of glucosuria would not be indicative of preeclampsia. The other choices, edema, proteinuria, and hypertension, are all common clinical signs seen in patients with preeclampsia.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Rinsing the ears with normal saline after swimming. This is because rinsing with normal saline helps to remove excess moisture and debris, preventing bacterial growth that can lead to otitis externa. Avoiding loud noises (B) is important for overall ear health but does not specifically prevent otitis externa. Instilling antibiotic ointments regularly (C) is not recommended as it can disrupt the ear's natural flora. Avoiding cotton swabs (D) is important to prevent injury but does not directly prevent otitis externa.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Breast ultrasound. Bloody drainage from the nipple can be indicative of various conditions such as breast cancer. A breast ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging test that can help visualize any abnormalities in the breast tissue, including masses or tumors. It is commonly used to evaluate breast symptoms like nipple discharge. Radiography (B) is not typically used for evaluating breast conditions. Positron emission testing (PET) (C) is more commonly used in cancer staging and may not be the first-line test for this symptom. Galactography (D) is a specific imaging test used to evaluate the ducts of the breast and may not be the initial test for bloody nipple discharge.