The patient tells the nurse that he is sorry he fell off the roof and broke his leg. The nurse responds by saying, "Oh, you poor thing! I am sorry you fell off the roof and broke your leg, too." What type of response is this?
A) Empathetic
B) Therapeutic
C) Sympathetic
D) Supportive
C
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When the community health nurse applies the ecological perspective to environmental health, which of the following concepts is most important?
A) Primary prevention is limited in this area B) The need for foresight in designing innovations C) No one factor can be viewed in isolation D) Implications of scientific advances are fully understood
A nurse is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who cares for geriatrics. This nurse is which type of advanced practice nurse?
a. Clinical nurse specialist b. Nurse practitioner c. Certified nurse-midwife d. Certified registered nurse anesthetist
Samantha is a nursing assistant working in an acute care hospital. She is caring for a patient who has just had surgery. When she takes the patient's vital signs, she notices that the patient has cool, clammy skin; a rapid pulse; rapid respirations; and low blood pressure. Samantha recognizes she is observing
A. A grand mal seizure. B. Cardiopulmonary arrest. C. A petit mal seizure. D. A patient going into shock.
The client receives topical vitamin A for the treatment of psoriasis. Which laboratory test will the nurse review when assessing for an adverse effect?
1. Serum calcium level 2. Hemoglobin level 3. Thyroid profile 4. Serum potassium level