A postpartum client asks, "Will these stretch marks go away?" The nurse's best response is:
a. "They will continue to fade and should be gone by your 6-week checkup."
b. "No, never."
c. "Yes, eventually."
d. "They will fade to silvery lines but won't disappear completely."
D
Stretch marks never disappear altogether, but they gradually fade to silvery lines.
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Which of the following statements about religious support systems in the health care setting is TRUE?
a. They may not recognize the client's spiritual needs. b. They are part of the client's health care team. c. They consist exclusively of ministers, priests, and rabbis. d. They provide religious freedom for the client.
______ ______ continues to be the most prolific killer of Indigenous Australians
a. Mental illness b. Kidney disease c. Respiratory disease d. Circulatory disease
A client with bipolar disorder resides in a group home and frequently violates the boundaries of other residents and exhibits aggression. How should the nurse who works at this facility best respond to this resident's actions?
A) Administer benzodiazepines frequently to increase serum levels prior to a manic episode B) Ensure that the client knows that there will be punitive measures if the client exhibits inappropriate behavior C) Gradually increase the client's lithium dosages in anticipation of a manic episode D) Develop a behavioral care plan in collaboration with the client to foster self-control
The nurse is cleansing a patient's infected pressure ulcer. What type of equipment should the nurse use?
a. A needleless 30-mL syringe b. A needleless 60-mL syringe c. A 10-mL syringe with a 24-gauge needle d. A 30-mL syringe with an 18-gauge needle