The nurse at a smoking workshop is working with clients who want to quit smoking. At the first meeting, the nurse outlines a plan of treatment that includes other members of the healthcare team who will be invited to speak to the group
Which of the following professionals would the nurse consider an asset to this group? 1. A neighborhood dentist
2. A psychiatrist
3. A lawyer
4. A massage therapist
4. A massage therapist
Rationale:
Clients who show a readiness to deal with any addiction will face stress. A massage therapist can help members of the group learn relaxation techniques as an alternative therapy. A dentist would not be appropriate for this group. A psychiatrist would be cost prohibitive. Since smoking is not illegal, a lawyer would not be of much help for this group.
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When developing a nursing practice, it is important for the nurse to:
a. be exposed to negative as well as positive role models. b. avoid negative role models as much as possible. c. understand that caring and compassion are taught in class. d. consider another profession if he/she is not naturally compassionate.
A client who has been under stress for several years tells the nurse that "When a problem comes up,
I just walk away from it because I don't know how to handle it. Then I feel worse because I didn't do anything.". The client outcome the nurse should consider is a. comfort level. b. decision making. c. anxiety self-control. d. acceptance: health status.
The nurse is conducting an interview with the client and wants to clarify information that the client has shared. Which response by the nurse is an example of the clarifying technique of com-munication?
1. "I understand how you must feel." 2. "This medication is used to lower your blood pressure." 3. "You appear anxious. You're wringing your hands constantly." 4. "Could you give me an example of how you handle stressors?"
In performing a handoff report, the nurse should communicate information on which of the following?
Select all that apply. a. Teaching performed b. Any change in client status c. Treatments administered d. Hygiene measures performed