A patient with Cushing syndrome is concerned about having a head cold every few weeks. What should the nurse do to address this patient's concern?
A. Review coping strategies.
B. Plan for frequent rest periods.
C. Encourage daily weights.
D. Assess for protein and vitamin intake.
Answer: D
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A school-aged child learns how to do range-of-motion exercises but has been unable to perform them the same from day to day. Which approach would be best for you to take to encourage compliance?
A) Reprimand her so that she sees how important the exercises are to you. B) Tell her parents so they can withhold privileges. C) Praise her for doing them when you see her doing them. D) Impress upon her the importance of the exercises to prevent disfiguring complications.
A staff development nurse is asking a group of new staff nurses to read and be prepared to discuss a qualitative study that focuses on nursing events of the past. This is done in an attempt to increase understanding of the nursing profession today
What method of qualitative research is used in this article? A) Historical B) Phenomenology C) Grounded theory D) Ethnography
Keshia, a 10-year-old girl, was removed from a burning apartment complex and brought to the ER via the ambulance. The EMTs have reported that Keshia is struggling to breathe. The nurse knows that: (Select all that apply.)
1. There could be an inhalation injury due to the smoke. 2. She will need to be monitored on the pulse oximeter. 3. The child will need emotional support while in the ER. 4. The child should be placed on a cardiac monitor. 5. The parents should not be allowed in the room until the child is stable.
Which of the following communication techniques is most effective to use with an anxious client?
A) Ask open-ended questions to facilitate self-expression. B) Provide an open, populated area to decrease fears of abandonment. C) Speak slightly louder than usual to improve communication. D) Stand or sit in the center of the client's visual field to facilitate attention.