A patient states that he has been taking high doses of all the vitamins both in tablet form and in food to prepare for his Olympic trials. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "That is a very healthy way to build up energy, store vitamins, and control your weight."
b. "You must remember to drink a large glass of water with every meal to utilize those water-soluble vitamins."
c. "Large doses of vitamins may make you extremely photosensitive. You should use a strong sunblock when you are out of doors."
d. "Some of those vitamins taken in large doses can cause toxicity."
D
If the amount of fat-soluble vitamins taken is in excess of the amount needed by the body, the extra amount is stored in fat cells of the body. As the stores build up, the excess vitamins can become toxic.
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The nurse executive works hard to create a civil workplace that does not tolerate harassing behaviors. How would this nurse best explain the reason for this emphasis on civility?
1. "Bullying behaviors make nurses uncomfortable." 2. "Physicians do not want to admit clients to hospitals with an uncivil atmosphere." 3. "Bullying and incivility are just not proper work practices." 4. "Bullying and incivility are dangerous to client care."
A woman just received notification that her husband died. She approaches the nurse who cared for him during his last hours and says angrily, "If you had given him your undivided attention, he would still be alive.". Which analysis applies?
a. The comment warns of a malpractice suit. b. Anger is a phenomenon experienced during grieving. c. The patient had ambivalent feelings about her husband. d. In some cultures, grief is expressed solely through anger.
You care for a preschooler who knows she is dying. Her reaction to her impending death is most likely to be demonstrated through
A) outbreaks of anger. B) fear of being separated from her parents. C) bargaining for another chance. D) verbalization of her feelings.
The best response a nurse can make to a 15-year-old girl who has verbalized a desire to have a baby is:
a. "Have you talked with your parents about this?" b. "Do you have plans to continue school?" c. "Will you be able to support the baby?" d. "Can you tell me how your life will change if you have an infant?"