When describing gut failure, which of the following would the nurse include as a possible cause?
1. Poor food intake
2. Pregnancy
3. Slow weight gain
4. Absorption
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The nurse recognizes a need for further instruction about application of ice to a sprain when the patient says:
a. "I know this ice will reduce the swelling." b. "I will keep the ice on this knee for the rest of the day." c. "I will use the ice as you have directed for 24 hours." d. "I can elevate my leg and use ice to reduce swelling."
A client has been admitted to a psychiatric unit, following a suicide attempt, for the past few weeks. The client's primary nurse is preparing for the client's discharge and arranging for outpatient care
The client begins to feel anxious about going home. Which phase of the nurse–client relationship that may be the most difficult for the client because anxieties reappear and past losses are reviewed? A) Pre-interaction B) Orientation C) Working D) Termination
A key component of focused treatment directed toward the homeless population that has been shown to be most successful is the facilitation of:
a. nutrition in the form of finger foods left in a visible, well-lit location daily. b. health care services and screening through community-based free clinics. c. frequent and consistent staff contact through assertive but nonthreatening outreach services. d. access to clothing and hygiene products through community-based support networks.
The mother of an 8 year old with steri-strips to the right temporal area has been receiving teaching about caring for the wound. The nurse knows that the mother understands the teaching when she states:
1. "I will need to remove the stitches in two days, and then bring my child back for more steri-strips.". 2. "I will clean the area with peroxide and keep the steri-strips dry.". 3. "I will keep the sterile dressing over the wound for the next 12 hours.". 4. "I will leave the steri-strips alone, and they will fall off in 7 to 10 days.".