A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of a terminal illness. The nurse should identify which of the following as an indication of hopelessness? The client wants to talk about the d... iagnosis with nursing staff The client makes funeral arrangements The client requests a second opinion • A nurse is preparing to collect data on a preschooler. Which of the following behaviors by the child indicates that he is ready to cooperate? (Select all that apply) e. Sits on his parent’s lap when the nurse enters the room • A nurse on a mental health unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first? A client who has bipolar disorder and is displaying flights of ideas A client who has ADHD and has an inability to concentrate A client who has depressive disorder and is withdrawn • A nurse is caring for a client who recently gave birth to her first child. The newborn is crying and the client states, “ I can’t seem to do anything right. What should I do?” Which of the following responses should the nurse make? “I’ll take him back to the nursery, so you can get some rest.” “Babies need to cry soon after they are born to develop their lungs.” “If I turn him on his side, maybe he’ll go back to sleep.” • A nurse is using a glucometer to measure a client’s capillary blood glucose level, Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Test the first drop of blood that forms after the puncture Wear sterile gloves Select the central tip of the finger • A nurse is reviewing the home medications of a client who recently had transient ischemic attacks and is to begin taking clopidogrel. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following over-the-counter medications interacts adversely with clopidogrel? Docusate sodium Ranitidine Vitamin D3 a. b. The client has a decreased energy level c. d. a. Allows the nurse to touch him on the arm b. Plays with toys in the examining room c. Answers questions asked by the nurse d. Makes eye contact with the nurse a. b. c. A client who has schizophrenia and is having command hallucinations d. a. b. c. “Let me show you how to swaddle and cuddle him, then you try.” d. a. b. c. Keep the finger in a dependent position d. a. b. c. d. Naproxen • A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a long leg cast that was applied 2 days ago. The client’s foot is pale with a weak pedal pulse, and the client reports foot numbness. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? Administer opioid pain medication Apply an ice pack to the afected extremity Elevate the afected extremity with several pillows • A nurse in a provider’s office is reinforcing teaching about cigarette smoking with a client. [Show More]
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