A victim of sexual assault is being seen in the crisis center. The client states that she still feels "as though the assault just happened," even though it has been a few months since she was attacked. Which supportive statement should the nurse make to the client?
A. "Things like this take time to get over."
B. "Be realistic. Remember, the assault didn't just happen."
C. "Why keep thinking about this? It'll only make matters worse."
D. "Tell me more about why you feel like the assault just occurred."
Ans: D. "Tell me more about why you feel like the assault just occurred."
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What action would the nurse take to improve sensitivity to others' health-illness attitudes and behaviors?
A. Study individual health-illness attitudes and behaviors. B. Talk to patients of different cultures. C. Attend a seminar on cultural diversity. D. Spend time with people of different cultures.
The nurse is planning care for a client who had a cesarean birth 4 hours ago. Which actions should be included in this client's plan of care? Select all that apply
A) Encourage the use of breathing, relaxation, and distraction. B) Encourage deep breathing and coughing every 2 to 4 hours. C) Encourage to ambulate to the bathroom to void. D) Discourage leg exercises. E) Withhold all analgesics.
If a client is overweight or obese, setting the goal of reaching the "ideal" weight may be very hard to accomplish. To achieve health benefits from weight loss, how much weight does an individual actually have to lose?
A) Health benefits occur only when ideal body weight is achieved. B) Health benefits do not always occur, even if weight loss is significant, if obesity is chronic. C) Health benefits can be realized with only a modest weight loss. D) Health benefits cannot be measured.
The nurse would give immediate attention to the patient who presents with which complaint?
a. Bilateral breast swelling b. Unilateral nipple discharge c. A breast lump that changes during the menstrual cycle d. Unequal breast size