14. The nurse is interviewing a patient with a hearing deficit. Which area should the nurse use to conduct the interview?

A. The patient's room with the door closed
B. The waiting area with the television turned off
C. The patient's room before administration of pain medication
D. The waiting room while the occupational therapist is working on leg exercises

15. A nurse is conducting a nursing health history. Which component will the nurse address?

A. Nurse's concerns
B. Patient expectations
C. Current treatment orders
D. Nurse's goals for the patient

16. Which scenario best illustrates the nurse using data validation when making a nursing clinical decision for a patient?

A. The nurse determines to remove a wound dressing when the patient reveals the time of the last dressing change and notices old and new drainage.
B. The nurse administers pain medicine due at 1700 at 1600 because the patient reports increased pain and the family wants something done.
C. The nurse immediately asks the health care provider for an order of potassium when a patient reports leg cramps.
D. The nurse elevates a leg cast when the patient reports decreased mobility.

17. The patient database reveals that a patient has decreased oral intake, decreased oxygen saturation when ambulating, reports of shortness of breath when getting out of bed, and a productive cough. Which elements will the nurse identify as defining characteristics for the diagnostic label of Activity Intolerance?

A. Decreased oral intake and decreased oxygen saturation when ambulating
B. Decreased oxygen saturation when ambulating and reports of shortness of breath when getting out of bed
C. Reports of shortness of breath when getting out of bed and a productive cough
D. Productive cough and decreased oral intake

18. Which action should the nurse take to best develop critical thinking skills?

A. Study 3 hours more each night
B. Attend all in-service opportunities
C. Actively participate in clinical experiences
D. Interview staff nurses about their nursing experiences

19. A patient is having difficulty reaching the water fountain while holding on to crutches. The nurse suggests that the patient place the crutches against the wall while stabilizing him or herself with hands on the water fountain. Which critical thinking attitude did the nurse use in this situation?

A. Humility
B. Creativity
C. Risk-taking
D. Confidence