A client tells the nurse that he knows he has high blood pressure but does not want to take any medication. The nurse should instruct this client on the risk of which of the following?
1. Metabolic syndrome
2. Diabetes
3. Gastritis
4. Cardiomyopathy
4. Cardiomyopathy
Rationale:
Hypertension places the client at risk for development of cardiomyopathy. Hypertension has not been associated with metabolic syndrome, diabetes, or gastritis.
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Which of these statements BEST describes the concept of self-awareness?
a. how a person thinks or feels about him- or herself b. consciously knowing how one thinks, feels, believes, and behaves at any specific time c. what a person believes about what activities are appropriate d. having a group of friends who give a person feedback about what the person is doing
What is the focus of client advocacy?
1. The nurse is responsible for the client's health. 2. The nurse should influence the client to make the right decision. 3. The focus is respect for the client's decisions and enhancement of autonomy. 4. Emphasis is on correcting the client's reported weaknesses.
Which strategies should the nurse manager employ when asked to float staff from one area to another?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Consider the patient care delivery systems on each unit. 2. Float staff in alphabetical order of their last name. 3. Float nurses to areas with similar patient care requirements if possible. 4. Cross-train staff to various units.
When the patient complains of urinary retention, the nurse can help the patient to void by: (Select all that apply.)
a. accompanying the patient to the toilet. b. offering caffeine or carbonated drinks. c. providing a warm bath. d. instructing in the double void technique. e. running water in the lavatory to stimulate urination.