A home care nurse has just completed a dressing change on her client. Which of the following statements best describes the termination phase?
A) "Mr. Anosti, you need to eat more protein to assist with wound healing."
B) "Mr. Anosti, how much pain are you having? Tell me, with 10 being the worst and 1 being the least."
C) "Mr. Anosti, your wound is healing nicely. It is draining less and it is smaller by a half centimeter, approximately a quarter inch."
D) "Mr. Anosti, have you had any problems since our last visit? Is your wife doing well with your dressing changes?"
Ans: C
You might also like to view...
A nurse is caring for an asthmatic client who complains of an unpleasant aftertaste after using the inhaler. With which of the following should the nurse tell the client to gargle to avoid this aftertaste?
A) Mineral water B) Potassium permanganate C) Sterile water D) Salt water
Examples of digital communication being used in healthcare include
A. Telenursing B. Handwritten prescriptions C. Twitter D. Texting E. E-mail F. Blogging G. Face-to-face conversations
Atomoxetine (Strattera) is one of the most recent medications to be introduced for use in the treatment of ADHD. Atomoxetine is classified as a(n):
a. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor b. dopamine receptor antagonist c. amphetamine psychostimulant d. norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Which ethical principle associated with an adult child is legally given the right to make medical decisions for a cognitively impaired parent?
A) Justice B) Fidelity C) Paternalism D) Beneficence