The client is expressing anger at a nurse as the nurse sits tensely with arms and legs crossed, verbally agreeing that the client has a legitimate point
Compare the verbal and nonverbal behavior and determine which of the following caring behaviors necessary to building a trusting relationship was being compromised. A) Patience B) Congruency C) Warmth D) Empathy
B
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The nurse is teaching a mother of a young child with a newly diagnosed seizure disorder. The child has been put on valproic acid (Depakote) for control of seizures
The nurse knows that the mother does not understand the effects of valproic acid when she states: 1. "I will not use carbonated beverages to dilute his medication." 2. "I will give his medicine on an empty stomach so he will absorb it better." 3. "I will not let him chew his tablet." 4. "I will bring him to the physician office for regular blood work to check bleeding times."
A nurse is caring for a patient who is starting gabapentin therapy. During the initial assessment the patient informs the nurse that he takes antacids every day. The nurse will stress to the patient that gabapentin should be taken
A) at least 1 hour before ingesting antacids. B) at least 2 hours after administering antacids. C) intravenously. D) with milk or food.
The nurse is teaching a new mother about prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following recommendations about sleeping should be included?
a. Place the infant on the abdomen (prone) without the head of the bed elevated while sleeping. b. Include soft materials in the infant's sleeping environment (e.g., pillows, quilts, stuffed animals). c. Place the infant on the back (supine) while sleeping. d. Allow the infant to sleep in the bed with the mother.
A nurse is reviewing the benefits and protective effects of breastfeeding with a new mother. Which of the following protective effects would the nurse include in the discussion?
A) Protection from typhoid B) Protection from edema C) Protection from cholera D) Protection from diarrhea