The client has been diagnosed with pneumonia and requires a week of bed rest. Her sister has arrived from out of town to care for her. The client is relieved to have the help but re-sents having to be cared for
This stage of her illness experience is known as 1. symptom experience.
2. medical care contact.
3. assuming the sick role.
4. dependent patient role.
4
Fourth stage of the illness experience
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A nurse enters a client room and asks the client how he is feeling. The client responds, "I'm a little nervous this morning." The nurse's most therapeutic response would be:
a. Can you explain to me what you mean by nervous? b. You certainly look like you're nervous. c. Can I give you a backrub to relax you? d. Are you afraid of something?
Define atrial kick
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse inserting an endotracheal tube to maintain a patent airway in a client confirms placement of the tube. What condition might occur if the tube is incorrectly placed?
A) Hyperventilation B) Gastric distention C) Pneumothorax D) Anergy
If special instructions go along with the medications, explain them clearly and simply, but also ________ them down.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).