The nurse is caring for a client who has lost her hair after undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer. How the client perceives her appearance can BEST be described as:
a. physical self c. hormonal changes
b. body image d. side effect of treatments
B
An individual's perception of physical self, including appearance, function, and ability, is known as body image.
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The nurse is doing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for removal of cervical polyps in the office. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the procedure?
a. "I hope that I do not have cancer of the cervix." b. "There should be little or no discomfort during the procedure." c. "There may be a lot of bleeding after the polyp is removed." d. "This may prevent me from having any more children."
The nurse is setting up hemodynamic monitoring. The purpose of the dynamic wave test, also known as the square wave test, is to determine whether the:
1. Transducer is accurately reflecting pressure in the vessel. 2. Line is at the correct level to measure hemodynamic pressures. 3. Radial artery can be used for monitoring. 4. Hemodynamic line has the correct amount of pressure in it.
The nurse is providing a bath for a patient at risk of deep vein thrombosis. Which technique should the nurse use?
a. Use short, light strokes when washing the legs. b. Use long, firm strokes when washing the legs. c. Use circular strokes up and down the legs. d. Pat the legs gently with a warm, wet washcloth.
The process of obtaining consent from children ages 7 to 18 years old is called:
a. full disclosure. c. right to treatment. b. assent. d. trustworthiness.