You tell your client's family caregiver what a fantastic job the caregiver is doing caring for the client's decubitus ulcers. This is an example of what type of nursing intervention to reduce Caregiver role strain?
1. promoting a realistic appraisal
2. allowing the client to vent
3. providing direct care
4. providing empathy
ANS: 4
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a. 5-lb weight gain b. Leg pain and edema c. Decrease in menstrual flow d. Increased pigmentation of the face
A nurse realizes that the comment just made to a patient was inconsiderate. Select the nurse's most therapeutic statement in this situation
a. "How do you feel about what I just said?" b. "See, even nurses say stupid things sometimes." c. "Sorry about that. Let's continue where we left off." d. "That was an insensitive remark. I'm sorry if it hurt you."
The client has been prescribed cefotaxime (Claforan). Which infections does the nurse anticipate this client to have? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Skin infection 2. Central nervous system infection 3. Joint infection 4. Lower respiratory tract infection 5. Viral infection
A nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment on a toddler. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
1. Perform the assessment from head to toe. 2. Leave intrusive procedures such as ear and eye examinations until the end. 3. Explain each part of the examination to the child before performing it. 4. Ask the mother to tell the child not to be afraid.