Su Ling speaks minimal English. The best way to teach her about her colostomy is to
A) request an interpreter for teaching sessions.
B) speak slowly and clearly.
C) write instructions down.
D) draw pictures.
A
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a. palpate and count the radial pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4. b. check the client's previously recorded vital signs. c. check the client's capillary serum digoxin level. d. auscultate and count the apical pulse for 1 minute.
At what age should women get yearly mammograms?
A) 20 B) 30 C) 40 D) 50
A young male client is diagnosed with terminal cancer. The client is violent when the nurse approaches and is experiencing anger and rage as a result of the impending death
Based on the data collected, how does the nurse best explain the client's reaction? A) Client is angry with the nurse. B) Client is upset with the family. C) Client is rebelling against helplessness. D) Client is denying the diagnosis.
A client says to the nurse, "I'm going to die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry when they carry on like this! I'm the one who's dying." Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
A. "Have you shared your feelings with your family?" B. "Well, it sounds like you're being pretty pessimistic." C. "I think we should talk more about your anger with your family." D. "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be cured."