A client is being assessed following a suicide attempt. She continues to have suicidal thoughts. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would take priority at this time?
A) Activity intolerance related to fatigue
B) Anxiety related to psychological conflict
C) Risk for violence, self-directed, related to suicidal thoughts
D) Social isolation related to feelings of worthlessness
C
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A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke. The client is lying in a supine position and is unable to reach the foot board. What should the nurse do to prevent foot drop in the client?
A) Use an adjustable bed. B) Use a water mattress. C) Give a foot massage. D) Use a foot splint.
What factor is most important during evaluation of effectiveness of sexual counseling or intervention?
a. Patient satisfaction with treatment b. Patient reduction in use of fantasy c. Nursing involvement in forming the sex education plan d. Patient agreement with the moral norms of the community
When an 8-month-old infant refuses a new food, the best approach would be to:
a. Continue to offer food in smaller amounts b. Sweeten the food with artificial sweetener c. Omit the food temporarily d. Disguise the food with cereal
The client tells the nurse about the root canal procedure that had to be completed a week before planned surgery. Based on this information, what structure of the tooth was damaged that required this procedure?
A) Crown B) Pulp C) Dentin D) Root