The home health nurse is evaluating a patient being treated for heart failure. Which statement by the patient is the best indicator of hope and well-being as a desired psychological outcome?
a. "I'm taking the medication and following the doctor's orders"
b. "I'm looking forward to dancing with my wife on our wedding anniversary"
c. "I'm planning to go on a long trip; I'll never go back to the hospital again"
d. "I want to thank you for all that you have done. I know you did your best"
Answer: b. "I'm looking forward to dancing with my wife on our wedding anniversary"
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A) Developments in the scientific understanding of infectious diseases B) Pressure from physicians for more assistance in providing care C) The growth of hospitals as places to treat illness and give birth D) Shortages in the number of registered nurses in the United States
Which of the following individuals is most likely experiencing spiritual distress?
A) 75-year-old retired banker who spends his days fishing, biking, and golfing B) 5-year-old child with rheumatoid arthritis C) 35-year-old mother of three with metastatic breast cancer D) 12-year-old male recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
A client tells the nurse that he knows he has high blood pressure but does not want to take any medication. The nurse should instruct this client on the risk of which of the following?
1. Metabolic syndrome 2. Diabetes 3. Gastritis 4. Cardiomyopathy
While the nurse tries to obtain a sputum specimen from the client who has pneumonia, the client's SaO2 falls to 88%. Which intervention does the nurse implement next?
1. Complete the sputum collection quickly. 2. Clear the client's airway with suctioning. 3. Provide prescribed supplemental oxygen. 4. Instruct client to lie flat and breathe deeply.