NURS 2539 BASIC PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS

BASIC PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS Question 1 In working with a rape victim, which intervention is most important? Question 2 See full question 2s When preparing discharge instructions for a client after an abdominal hyster ...

BASIC PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS Question 1 In working with a rape victim, which intervention is most important? Question 2 See full question 2s When preparing discharge instructions for a client after an abdominal hysterectomy, the nurse should first: Question 3 See full question 2s A client is having trouble adjusting to a colostomy surgically created 4 days ago. The nurse prioritizes which nursing diagnosis? Question 4 See full question 5s A 16-year-old primiparous client has decided to place her baby for adoption. The adoptive parents are on their way to the hospital when the mother says, “I want to see the baby one last time.” The nurse should: Question 5 See full question 9s An 86-year-old has few health problems, performs self-care, plays cards, and talks about “the good old days.” The client wants to make “final” arrangements, such as completing an advance directive and planning and paying for a funeral and burial. The nurse determines that the client: Question 6 See full question 2s When the nurse enters a client’s room to begin the initial assessment, the client is passionately kissing and embracing his/her partner. What action should the nurse take? Question 7 See full question 1s The nurse is caring for an elderly nursing home client who is anxious and fearful after being admitted to the hospital. Which of the following interventions is the nursing priority? Question 8 See full question 3s An elderly client with primary degenerative dementia is slow in following simple directions and is indecisive selecting clothes to be worn for the day. What is the best approach for the nurse to take? Question 9 See full question 2s A client scheduled for a total laryngectomy and radical neck dissection begins talking rapidly, commenting, “I’m really nervous and scared about the operation.” What is the most therapeutic action by the nurse? Question 10 See full question 2s A client’s spouse has arrived prior to surgery. When the client is transferred to the operating room, what would be appropriate for the nurse to tell the spouse? Question 1 See full question 13s After his spouse has visited, a client begins crying and saying that his spouse is a mean person. When the client starts pounding on the overbed table and using incomprehensible language, the nurse feels she can't handle the situation. What should the nurse do at this time? Question 2 See full question 6s Which factor should a nurse anticipate having the most influence on the outcome of a client facing a crisis situation? Question 3 See full question 6s In which situation can a client's confidentiality be breached legally? Question 4 See full question 4s A client undergoing chemotherapy after a modified radical mastectomy asks the nurse questions about a breast prosthesis and wigs. After answering the questions directly, the nurse should also: Question 5 See full question 2s The nurse in the perioperative area is preparing a client for surgery and notices that the client looks sad. The client says, “I am scared of having cancer. It is so horrible, and I brought it on myself. I should have quit smoking years ago.” What would be the nurse's best response to the client? Question 6 See full question 5s A client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident is admitted to the hospital. His wife arrives on the unit 6 hours after her husband’s accident, explaining that she has been out of town. She is distraught because she was not with her husband when he needed her. The nurse should: Question 7 See full question 3s The parents of three children ages 4, 7, and 11 years are interested in fostering spiritual development in their children. Then nurse informs the parents that the development of a child's spirituality is best accomplished by: Question 8 See full question 4s A woman employed full-time wants to request a leave of absence to care for her father who is being treated for colon cancer 300 miles (480 km) away. What should the nurse advise the client to do first? Question 9 See full question 3s A client is 36 weeks gestation and has been admitted to the antenatal unit for gestational hypertension. The client states that she is alone because she has recently moved from another country, and she begins to cry. What is the best response by the nurse? Question 10 See full question 3s The nurse is caring for a client who claims that her common-law spouse sexually assaulted her. Which of the following statements by the nurse would hinder the therapeutic relationship between the nurse and this client? ...................................CONTINUED........................................