From data collected during the health assessment, the nurse determines that a patient would benefit from smoking cessation information
What would be the best approach for the nurse to take when teaching smoking cessation to this patient?
A) Discuss with the patient if smoking cessation is a goal the patient may have.
B) Explain the detrimental effects of smoking on the entire body.
C) Remind the patient that smoking is a modifiable risk factor for health problems.
D) Tell the patient that smoking is expensive and is harmful to the body.
A
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A client is diagnosed with an infection caused by a virulent organism. What should the nurse identify as reasons contributing to this infection's virulence? (Select all that apply.)
1. Age of the host 2. Production of toxins 3. Number of organisms 4. The health of the host 5. Number of days the infection is present
A patient has had blood pressures of 150/95 mm Hg and 148/90 mm Hg on two separate office visits. The patient reports a blood pressure of 145/92 mm Hg taken in an ambulatory setting. The patient's diagnostic tests are all normal
The nurse will expect this patient's provider to order: a. a beta blocker. b. a loop diuretic and spironolactone. c. a thiazide diuretic. d. counseling on lifestyle changes.
An 8-month-old infant has been brought to the emergency department unresponsive by her teenage father and the care team suspects shaken baby syndrome
When providing care for an infant who is suspected of having shaken baby syndrome, the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments? A) Respiratory assessment B) Neurological assessment C) Cardiac assessment D) Genitourinary assessment
A patient reports "right shoulder pain that comes and goes" as the chief complaint. During the physical examination, the patient asks why the upper right abdomen is being examined for shoulder pain. What is the appropriate response from the nurse?
a. "A comprehensive examination is required to determine the cause of your pain." b. "There may be associated problems that have not produced any symptoms yet that we want to identify." c. "Yes, this can be confusing, but if you will be patient I'm sure we can find something to help you." d. "It does seem odd, but the gallbladder doesn't have pain receptors of its own, so the pain shows up in the shoulder."