A home health nurse observes a patient with esophageal cancer tilt his head back while eating. What might this cause?
a. Narrowing of the esophagus
b. Limiting the types of food that can be consumed
c. Increased risk of aspiration
d. A neck injury
C
Tilting the head back not only makes it more difficult to eat, but it also increases the risk of aspi-ration.
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During an interview with several clients, the community health nurse works with the group to determine what the clients mean. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following?
A) Reflection B) Respect C) Empathy D) Active listening
An individual's ability to respond to a stressor is known as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A resident has difficulty sleeping. The person is up and walking around. What should you do?
a. Guide the person back to bed and close the room door. b. Restrain the person. c. Let the person wander in a safe supervised area. d. Give the person toast and coffee.
When an aide feeds a client who has a poor appetite, the aide can encourage the client to eat by
a. telling him or her about the value of each kind of food b. feeding him or her all of one kind of food before starting on another c. appearing calm and unhurried d. encouraging the client to talk a lot