The family of a client diagnosed with a stroke asks the nurse if this health problem is very common. The nurse should respond that in the United States a person has a stroke every:
1. 40 seconds.
2. 1 minutes.
3. 2 minutes.
4. 5 minutes.
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In the United States, a person has a stroke every 40 seconds, and 700,000 new or recurrent strokes each year. Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States behind heart disease and cancer and are the leading cause of long-term disability.
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Which client statements indicate appropriate understanding of the teaching session? Select all that apply. 1. "I never got my rubella vaccination so I've been staying away from my niece who has rubella." 2. "I stopped taking Accutane for my acne before we started trying to get pregnant." 3. "I have been so careful about taking my insulin now that I'm pregnant." 4. "I have just one glass of wine each evening." 5. "I had to change to a different medication to prevent my seizures before we got pregnant."
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. Which statement by the client indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. "I will avoid drinking coffee, even if it is decaffeinated." b. "I will take a multivitamin every morning with breakfast." c. "I will go to my tai chi class to wind down after a busy day." d. "I will take my medication every day until my heartburn is gone."
The nurse assesses a client as experiencing maladaptive grieving. Which of the following factors confirms the nurse's assessment?
A. The client's spouse died 12 months ago. B. The client still cries when recalling memories of the deceased. C. The client reports feelings of worthlessness. D. The client reports intermittent anxiety.
When is self-disclosure by the nurse appropriate in a therapeutic nurse–client relationship?
A. When it is judged that the information may benefit the nurse and client B. When the nurse has a duty to warn C. When the nurse feels emotionally indebted toward the client D. When it is judged that the information may benefit the client