A nurse is caring for a man who states he is ready to start exercising. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
a. Do nothing because he has already made the decision to implement a change.
b. Provide him with information on the benefits of exercising.
c. Develop an exercise prescription with him.
d. Schedule a follow-up in 2 months to see if he still feels the same way.
Answer: c. Develop an exercise prescription with him.
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The nurse is aware that diabetics are prone to infection, which can be attributed to:
a. high glucose levels. b. atherosclerotic vascular changes. c. deficient protein reserve. d. inadequacy of blood cell production.
Which nursing intervention is most likely to result in heightened self-awareness for a patient diagnosed with a personality disorder in the dramatic-erratic cluster?
a. Setting firm limits on behavior b. Providing clear expectations for acceptable behavior c. Using confrontational approaches to reduce self-mutilation d. Encouraging the patient to keep a daily journal to be shared with the nurse
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