Client: "Life is not worth living today. I feel so bad." Caregiver: "Cheer up. There are people worse off than you and some of them are right here." This is an example of
1. using humor.
2. reassuring the client.
3. giving the client advice.
4. rejecting the client's message.
4
Caregiver did not acknowledge client's message and demonstrated disapproval.
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The nurse speaks to a patient about treatment options for alcohol use disorder. The patient asks the nurse, "What's Alcoholics Anonymous all about?" Which reply by the nurse best describes Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
1. "It is a group that learns about drinking from a group leader." 2. "It is a form of group therapy led by a psychiatrist." 3. "It is a group that advocates strong punishment for drunk drivers." 4. "It is a self-help group that emphasizes sobriety."
A nurse provides teaching to a patient with allergic rhinitis who will begin using an intranasal glucocorticoid. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "If the glucocorticoid causes burning or itching, I should use it every other day." b. "I should clear secretions from my nose before using the glucocorticoid." c. "I should use the glucocorticoid whenever I have symptoms." d. "I will probably develop systemic effects from the topical glucocorticoid."
George Stephanene has an intense flu and his wife has come to pick up his prescription for Lomotil to stop the diarrhea. You hand her the generic ____________ , which is a Schedule ____ drug.
a. atrophine/diphenoxylate, V b. chlonazepam, IV c. phenobarbital, IV d. lacosamide, V
Immobilized patients often become depressed. A nurse can best combat this effect of immobilization by doing which of the following? Select all that apply
A. Limiting visitors so the patient is not bothered B. Involving the patient in planning time for care and activities C. Placing the patient in a private room to reduce the interruptions by a roommate D. Encouraging the patient to comb hair, wear make-up, and/or use cologne if ap-propriate