A nurse is teaching a client about what to expect during a bone marrow biopsy. Which statement by the nurse accurately describes the procedure?
A. "The doctor will place a small needle in your back and will withdraw some fluid."
B. "You may experience a crunching sound or a scraping sensation as the needle punctures your bone."
C. "You will be alone because the procedure is a sterile one; we cannot allow additional people to contaminate the area."
D. "You will be sedated, so you will not be aware of anything."
Ans: B. "You may experience a crunching sound or a scraping sensation as the needle punctures your bone."
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a. "This may indicate that he needs eyeglasses." b. "Children sometimes do these things for attention." c. "This behavior suggests low self-esteem." d. "Tics appear when a child is under stress."
The nurse is caring for a patient with acute mania and is planning appropriate goals and outcomes for the patient's care. Which goal meets all the requirements for a properly-stated patient goal?
1. The patient will sleep 6 hours a night within 3 days. 2. The nurse will assess the patient for acute mania daily. 3. The nurse will provide the patient at least 3 meals per day. 4. The patient will have a normal mood pattern by October 15.
A patient was treated in the emergency department and critical care unit after ingesting bleach. What possible complication of the resulting gastritis should the nurse recognize?
A) Esophageal or pyloric obstruction related to scarring B) Uncontrolled proliferation of H. pylori C) Gastric hyperacidity related to excessive gastrin secretion D) Chronic referred pain in the lower abdomen
The nurse working with clients who have a history of substance abuse understands that a major reason they are not readily identified or do not seek help from health professionals is:
A) denial that they have a problem. B) fear that they will be subject to legal charges. C) fear of health interventions against their will. D) fear that family members will reject them.