Medical-Surgical Assessment | 2026/2027
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,When describing patient C. Informal teaching is individualized one on
education approaches, the nurse one teaching which represents the majority of
educator would explain that patient education done by nurses that occurs
informal teaching is an approach when an intervention is explained or a question
that is answered. Group needs are often the focus of
formal patient education courses or classes.
a. follows formalized plans Informal teaching does not necessarily follow a
b. has standardized content specific formalized plan. It may be planned with
c. often occurs one-to-one specific content, but it is individualized
d. addresses group needs responses to patient needs. Formal teaching
involves the use of a curriculum/course plan
with standardized content.
,A patient expresses a strong C. Cognitive theorists believe that attention,
interest in returning to their work, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction (ARCS)
family, and hobbies after having a are the conditions that, when integrated,
stroke. Which theory type would motivate someone to learn. Field theorists place
the nurse use to develop a plan of significance on how achievement, power, the
care for the best results of this need for affiliation, and avoidance motives
patient's motivation style? influence individual behavior. Sociologic
theories are not involved in motivation.
a. field
b. biological
c. cognitive
d. sociologic
, The nurse is assessing a group of C, D, E, F
clients. Which clients are at greater
risk for hypothermia or frostbite? clients with poor nutrition, fatigue, and multiple
(select all that apply) chronic illnesses are at greater risk for
hypothermia. Clients who smoke, consume
a. an older woman with alcohol, or have impaired peripheral circulation
hypertension have a higher incidence of frostbite.
b. a young man with a body mass
index of 42
c. a young many who has just
consumed six martinis
d. an older man who smokes a
pack of cigarettes a day
e. a young woman who is anorexic
f. a young woman who is diabetic