Mrs. Kennedy had a CVA (cerebrovascular accident) and has severe right-sided weakness. She has been taught to walk with a cane. The nurse is evaluating her use of the cane prior to discharge. Which of the following reflects correct use of the cane?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The cane in the strong hand (left) moves first, supporting the weak right leg.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Personality encompasses traits behavior, mood, talents that make individuals unique, a psychological concept distinct from philosophy (beliefs guiding life), charm (social appeal), or character (moral values). In nursing, personality influences patient interactions e.g., an empathetic nurse builds trust differently than a reserved one. This individuality, shaped by upbringing and experience, impacts care delivery, making it a key focus in understanding nurse-client dynamics.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: James Fowler's faith development theory, from the 1980s, views faith as a spiritual, relational force giving life meaning e.g., a patient's trust in a nurse reflects this. Gilligan's care ethics, Westerhoff's behavioral faith, and Freud's psychology differ. Fowler's stages from intuitive to universalizing guide nurses in addressing spiritual needs, enhancing holistic care.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Nightingale was born 1820, not 1840 living to 90, she founded St. Thomas' School in 1860 (age 40), wrote ‘Notes on Nursing' (1859), and ‘Notes on Hospitals.' The 1840 birth is incorrect; her early life shaped her Crimean work (1850s), cementing her as nursing's founder.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Intermittent fever spikes (38.9°C) and returns to normal (36.5°C) within 24 hours e.g., daily malaria pattern. Relapsing (days apart), remittent (fluctuating high), and constant (stable) differ. Nurses recognize this e.g., 10-hour normalcy for antipyretic timing, aligning with fever periodicity.