For most people, undergoing surgery is an extremely stressful experience. Which of the following is a psychological concern of patients before or after surgery?
A. Fear of pain or disfigurement
B. Worry about length and cost of recovery
C. Fear of losing control of their lives
D. All of these
Answer: D
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A nursing student has asked a classmate for pointers that might help the student to communicate more effectively when working with patients and clients. What advice should the classmate provide?
A) "Try to memorize some statements and explanations that are relevant in several clinical situations." B) "Before you start speaking to someone, take a moment to get your thoughts clearly organized." C) "Whenever you're speaking to someone, provide as much detail as you possibly can." D) "Try to adopt the mindset that you are more knowledgeable than the person that you're talking to."
Which of the following preventable health problems is the cause of more deaths, illnesses, and disabilities than any other?
a. Use of tobacco b. Obesity c. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) d. Substance abuse
Which of the following clients' diagnostic blood work is most suggestive of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
A) A client with high pH; low levels of calcium; and low levels of phosphate B) A client with low vitamin D levels; low calcitriol levels; and elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels C) A client with low bone density; low levels of calcium; and low levels of phosphate D) A client with low potassium levels; low calcitriol levels; and increased PTH levels
A client's laboratory findings reveal an elevated serum acid phosphatase level and a high-normal prostate-specific antigen level. How does the nurse interpret this information?
a. The client shows evidence of renal disease and should be evaluated further. b. These results may indicate prostate cancer. He should be further evaluated. c. These results are not abnormal. He does not need to be evaluated further. d. These results may indicate an infection. He should be evaluated further.