A client has large breasts. Which health problem is she most likely to develop?
a. Breast tenderness
b. Breast cancer
c. Chest pain
d. Back pain
D
The added weight of large breasts and the altered center of gravity increase spinal pull and con-tribute to back pain. She is not at risk for developing increased breast tenderness, cancer, or chest pain.
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A therapeutic environment is best provided by
1. support and therapy groups. 2. a community mental health clinic. 3. an inpatient mental health setting. 4. an outpatient mental health setting.
A client has been admitted with acute pancreatitis and has a nasogastric tube. The client is NPO and has not eaten in several days. The client has been in pain and on bed rest. The client tells the nurse, "I don't understand why I can't eat
". The nurse responds by: 1. Explaining the purpose of the nasogastric tube and the reasons for keeping the client NPO. 2. Asking the client if pain medication is needed. 3. Telling the client that pain medication is limited to prevent addiction. 4. Providing the client food.
You are working in a clinic with a culturally diverse client base and wish to provide culturally competent care. Which is not necessarily a component in the process of culturally competent care?
a. Cultural awareness c. Cultural organizations b. Cultural knowledge d. Cultural desire
At birth, an infant weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces. Three days later, he weighs 5 pounds 2 ounces. What conclusion should the nurse draw regarding this newborn's weight?
1. This weight loss is excessive. 2. Weight loss is within normal limits. 3. Weight gain is excessive. 4. Weight gain is within normal limits.