A 5-year-old child is admitted to a hospice facility with a diagnosis of a metastatic brain
tumor. What nursing consideration should be made when dealing with dying children?
A) Avoid involving them in decision making
B) Discourage them from talking about death
C) Explain death as similar to going to sleep
D) Explain death in terms of the child's religious beliefs
D
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The nurse is assessing a client being treated for congestive heart failure (CHF). Which physical findings would indicate that the client's condition is not improving?
Select all that apply. A) Urine output 160 ml over 8 hours B) Pulse oximetry reading of 96% C) Temperature of 98.6 °F (37 °C) D) Wheezing of breath sounds in all lobes E) Moderate amount of clear, thin mucus
Which statement made by the client preparing to have a cervical biopsy indicates a need for clarification regarding the follow-up care needed?
A. "I will not lift objects weighing more than 10 pounds for about 2 weeks." B. "I will refrain from having intercourse for 48 hours." C. "I will rest for 24 hours after the procedure." D. "I will use napkins rather than tampons."
A nurse is being sued for malpractice. Which of the following specific elements must be present for the nurse to lose the case? (Select all that apply)
_________Foreseeability _________Negligence _________Damages _________Injury _________Malpractice ________ Causation ________ Breach of duty ________ Duty
A nurse is preparing a care plan for a child with autistic disorder. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?
A) Hopelessness related to separation from parents B) Disturbed Sensory Perception related to diminished awareness of stimuli C) Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to excessive hyperactivity D) Risk for Other-Directed Violence related to a history of aggressive acts