A nurse self-recognizes recent issues with poor morale, poor sleeping habits, and an increased level of error in their medication administration.  The nurse also knows they have been stress eating and has gained 12 pounds in the last 3 months.  This group of symptoms is associated with: 

A hospital aims to develop a practice model for all client care that focuses on caring behaviors. What theorist’s work would provide a good framework for this project?

The night shift nurse is caring for an 80-year patient diagnosed with chronic back pain in the long-term care facility. The patient appears anxious and restless. Upon entering the patient’s room, the nurse lightly touches the patient’s hand and asks the patient if she would like to have a back massage. Which caring behaviors is the nurse demonstrating? Select all that apply. 

The nurse is using biofeedback to help teach the client to control his heart rate when he gets anxious. What is the best description of biofeedback?

The nurse is leading a mindfulness group. Which statement by the nurse best reflects the practice of mindfulness?

The nurse is caring for a non-English speaking patient and plans for an interpreter to be present in the patient’s room when providing discharge instructions. Which nursing theorist’s work is exemplified by these actions?

What are the three dimensions of competence within each of the six QSEN content areas?

A nurse has been working in the pediatric unit for 1 1/2 years and continues to rely on coworkers to validate decisions. Which theorist’s work would help the nurse understand her level of competency?

This “First Lady of Nursing” helped to define activities to assist the patient towards health, recovery, or a peaceful death.

When considering Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs what takes priority?