A client with terminal illness is going through preparatory depression. The client sleeps a great deal as if trying to escape from reality. Which should the nurse provide to help the client?
A) Encouragement
B) Reassurance
C) Casual talk
D) Gentle touch
D
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Nursing leadership competencies in disaster planning and crisis management encompass which of the following domains (select all that apply)?
a. Assessment of the disaster scene b. Technical skills c. Budget and resource allocation d. Risk communication e. Critical thinking
What age is the child who is in the "do it myself" stage?
A. 18 months B. 2 years old C. 3 years old D. 4 years old
A client who has undergone a nephrolithotomy procedure 24 hours ago now has a fever of 101° F (38.3° C). What is the nurse's priority intervention?
a. Apply a cooling blanket. b. Strain the client's urine. c. Notify the health care provider. d. Document the finding in the client's chart.
Mild folate deficiency can be managed with dietary interventions. Which foods would the nurse recommend?
1. Lean meat, cheese, and milk 2. Bread and pastas, dried beans, and fresh greens 3. Strawberries, melon, and blueberries 4. Fresh citrus fruits