A mental health nurse is teaching a nursing student about the importance of active listening. Which of the following would be inconsistent with active listening?
A) Giving critical attention to verbal comments
B) Attempting to understand the client's perception of the situation
C) Judging the client on his or her perception of the illness
D) Reviewing client comments and behaviors prior to responding
C
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a. Assessing and treating the client for pain as needed b. Educating the client on the disease and its treatment c. Handling and disposing of chemotherapeutic agents per policy d. Providing emotional support for the client and family
Postoperative instructions must be modified for a patient with an intraocular lens implant. The nurse modifies postoperative care from that given most general surgery patients as fol-lows:
1. Early ambulation is not necessary. 2. The dressing should be removed immediately on return to the surgical unit. 3. Do not have this patient cough. 4. The patient should not be allowed to have visitors.
Which statement made by a client the day after a rhinoplasty indicates the need for clarifica-tion regarding responses to this procedure?
A. "I will take my temperature twice each day and report any fever to my doctor." B. "I will wait until next month to have my photograph taken, after all the swelling is gone and I look my best." C. "I will take acetaminophen instead of aspirin if I have pain so that I won't have any excessive bleeding." D. "I will drink at least 3 quarts of liquids a day and use a stool softener so I won't have to bear down to have a bowel movement."
The nurse manager observes care being provided by a graduate nurse who is caring for a client undergoing a forceps delivery. Which action requires intervention?
1. Bladder is emptied using a straight catheter. 2. The client is instructed to push between contractions. 3. Fetal heart tones are consistently between 110 and 115. 4. Regional anesthesia is administered via pudendal block.