QUESTION A nurse is working with a client in a drug rehabilitation center. The nurse provides positive reinforcement each time the client demonstrates behavior that moves him closer to accomplishing the goal of remaining drug free. The nurse recognizes this type of reinforcement will motivate the client to engage in the desired behavior. This type […]
QUESTION The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is newly diagnosed with diabetes and has a low literacy level. Which of the following guidelines for teaching low-literacy clients should the nurse use when working with this client? a. Teach the largest amount possible in each teaching session. b. Sequence key behavior information […]
QUESTION When caring for clients, the nurse recognizes that which of the following statements is true related to developmental level? a. Developmental level affects only teaching strategies. b. All clients are at the beginning level of the learning spectrum. c. Developmental learning capacity is always age related. d. Social and emotional development does not always […]
QUESTION A client requires teaching about a newly prescribed medication. The nurse recognizes that in order to support the learning process of the client, the teaching process should include a. all parties needing information. b. only immediate family members. c. the preferred communication style of the nurse. d. limited cultural recognition of learning needs. […]
QUESTION A client visits the wound clinic for treatment of an infected nonhealing leg ulcer. The nurse recognizes the client is in the precontemplation stage of change. When interacting with this client, the nurse should a. provide the client with informational feedback to raise awareness of the health problem and health risks involved. b. allow […]
QUESTION After fasting from 10 p.m. the previous evening, a client learns that the procedure has been cancelled. The client curses at the nurse and accuses the nurse of being incompetent. The nurse’s best response would be a. “You have no right to say that to me. You are nasty.” b. “I can understand that […]
QUESTION The personal values and beliefs in one’s ability to achieve health behavior changes is known as a. social incentive. b. self-efficacy. c. cognitive motivator. d. physical motivator. ANSWER: ANS: B Education and counseling for health promotion can include information on risk factors or behaviors impacting health and ways to address negative social, economic, […]
QUESTION When interacting with the nurse, a client makes several condescending remarks directed toward the nurse. The nurse recognizes this behavior as an example of a. the use of humor. b. active listening. c. a verbal clue to anger. d. assertiveness. ANSWER: ANS: C Nonverbal clues to anger include grimacing, clenching jaws or fists, […]
QUESTION A client has just completed an alcohol detoxification program. The client has recently experienced the loss of his wife and has been having difficulties at work. The client has some serious health effects from long-term alcohol abuse, including elevated serum liver enzymes. The client states, “Alcohol is ruining my life; I will do anything […]
QUESTION When providing home health care to a client suffering from Alzheimer disease who fell and broke his hip 3 weeks ago, the nurse teaches the client’s family correct use of the walker. This represents which stage of the nurse-caregiver relationship? a. Worker-helper b. Worker-worker c. Nurse as manager; family as worker d. Nurse as […]
