When documenting a comprehensive assessment, which statement would the nurse record as the reason for seeking health care?
A) "I try not to let the pain affect my life."
B) "I haven't had a checkup in over 5 years."
C) "I had my appendix removed when I was 14 years old"
D) "I have an aunt who had breast cancer."
B
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A) Using appropriate personal protective equipment B) Placing patients in negative-pressure isolation rooms C) Placing patients in positive-pressure isolation rooms D) Using safe injection practices E) Performing hand hygiene
The client who is scheduled to have a vertical laryngectomy asks a nurse what changes to expect in voice quality after the surgery. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "You will not be able to speak above a whisper." B. "Your permanent voice will be hoarse and breathy." C. "The removal of your larynx results in permanent loss of natural speech." D. "Speech will be absent immediately following surgery but will return to normal when all swelling has resolved, usually within 6 months."
The nurse is providing care to a patient with Fournier's gangrene. Which of the following would be indicated for this patient?
1. limit pain medication 2. instruct in long-term complications to include urinary incontinence 3. administer tetanus prophylaxis 4. instruct to continue antibiotics until the symptoms disappear
When communicating with a patient who is visually impaired,
A. avoid discussing the environment or objects you can see. B. be as quiet as possible. C. stand with the light behind your back. D. inform the patient when you are leaving the room.