Which statement best demonstrates assertive not aggressive communication of a nurse's needs?
A) "I'm tired of always being the one who takes lunch last."
B) "I'd like to talk about how we can assign lunch breaks fairly."
C) "I think lunch breaks should be determined by unit seniority."
D) "I've heard that people are dissatisfied with how lunch breaks are scheduled."
B
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a. "I know this drug prevents my immune system from working." b. "If I find the capsules are hard to swallow, I'll take the liquid." c. "I will need to watch for bruising." d. "I will need to monitor my blood pressure."
A patient with giardiasis is being treated with metronidazole. What comment by the patient would indicate that the nurse needs to provide further teaching?
A) "I can continue to work delivering pizza because the disease is not contagious." B) "I will not lose my hair during drug therapy." C) "I know I will experience diarrhea during this time." D) "I shouldn't experience irregular menstrual periods."
An appropriate ongoing, long-term treatment goal for a victim who experienced sexual abuse eight months ago would be to:
1. Involve significant others in the treatment plan. 2. Establish rapport and build a trusting nurse–client relationship. 3. Move from victim to survivor status. 4. Become aware of legal rights.
A client receives a radioactive implant for cancer treatment and the family wants to remain at the bedside during each hospitalization. Which should the nurse include in family teaching?
1. Visitors are not allowed during radiation therapy. 2. Family members must remain 2 feet from the bed. 3. Visits should be brief to limit the duration of exposure. 4. Explain only one person is allowed to stay with the client.