Which of the following statements made by an older adult client best reflects a healthy adjust-ment to the aging process and its physical limitations? 1. “I use to run in marathons, but now I truly enjoy a 1 mile walk around the park.” 2. “I see friends my age just rocking on the porch. Not […]
Date: September 29th, 2020
The optimum goal of effective communication within the family, according to the nurse observ-ing the family members and their interaction, is: 1. Problem solving and psychological support 2. Role development of individual members 3. Socialization among individual members 4. Better financial conditions for the family ANSWER ANS: 1 The optimum goal of effective communication […]
Date: September 29th, 2020
The mother of a child who was killed in an automobile accident is diagnosed with excessive grief. The nurse realizes that this diagnosis increases her risk of: 1. Attempting suicide 2. Developing anorexia nervosa 3. Becoming chronically depressed 4. Developing a psychiatric phobia ANSWER ANS: 1 Normal grief responses, when experienced in excess, become […]
Date: September 29th, 2020
A small nursing program has limited access to clinical sites, especially those that might contain specialty areas (cardiac intensive care, neonatal intensive care, trauma/neuro intensive care, etc.). Which of the following might be an alternative option for nurse educators to allow their students “hands-on” simulated clinical experience in these areas? 1. A field trip to […]
Date: September 29th, 2020
The nurse is showing respect for a client’s right to autonomy regarding an invasive procedure by: 1. Obtaining consent for the procedure 2. Performing the procedure appropriately 3. Providing client education regarding the procedure 4. Being frank when discussing the pros and cons of the procedure ANSWER ANS: 1 The signed consent ensures that […]
Date: September 29th, 2020
The nurse observes a religious charm hanging from the wrist of a client being prepared for sur-gery. The nurse’s best initial approach is to: 1. Remove the religious charm 2. Securely tape the charm in place 3. Ask the client to leave the charm with family members 4. Clarify whether the charm may remain in […]
Date: September 29th, 2020
The nurse is conducting an admission interview and assessment on a cognitively impaired, unco-operative client for the risk for injury. Which of the following options will most likely provide the information to confirm the diagnosis? 1. Base the degree of risk on observable data at the time of the client’s current hos-pital admission. 2. Closely […]
Date: September 29th, 2020
Which of the following statements made by a nurse requires follow-up with additional instruc-tion regarding the personal nature of pain? 1. “I have experienced pain before, and so I have great compassion for anyone deal-ing with pain.” 2. “My postsurgical clients get the prescribed pain medications on schedule with no diversion from that schedule.” 3. […]
Date: September 29th, 2020
A client who was recently diagnosed with anemia and rheumatoid arthritis reports to the nurse that she has noticed that her stool is black, and she is concerned because there is a history of co-lon cancer in her family. Which of the following assessment questions is most likely to provide information regarding this client’s bowel […]
Date: September 29th, 2020
A client is reporting that the oral medication she was prescribed for her hypothyroidism does not seem to be helping. The client goes on to report that she has been experiencing tension-related headaches and constipation. She has been self-medicating with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and bulk laxa-tives. Which of the following assessment questions is most […]
Date: September 29th, 2020
