A family member asks the nurse what would be an appropriate gift for a patient with Parkinson's disease. The most useful reply would be:
1. soft-soled house shoes.
2. jigsaw puzzle.
3. set of card games.
4. satin sheets.
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Satin sheets make moving in bed easier. Card games and jigsaw puzzles are frustrating due to the palsy. Hard-soled shoes provide better support than soft-soled shoes.
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Toddlers are famous for throwing "temper tantrums" when they do not get their way or get their needs and wants met immediately. When such tantrums occur, it is best for a nurse to
1. Offer the toddler some ice cream if he or she calms down. 2. Meet the toddler's needs and wants immediately. 3. Remove the toddler to a quiet place away from the situation. 4. Scold the toddler in a stern tone of voice.
A nurse enters a client's room and is concerned about the client's statement, "I feel funny but I can't explain why." The nurse assesses the client but cannot determine an actual scientific problem
However, the nurse calls the resident who comes to see the client and while being examined the client goes into cardiac arrest. The nurse utilized which type of knowledge in this situation? A) Personal knowledge B) Aesthetic knowledge C) Empirical knowledge D) Ethical knowledge
When planning interventions to address a client's crisis, the nurse should:
1. Focus on long-term problems. 2. Conduct a complete assessment. 3. Determine follow-up. 4. Develop the plan prior to meeting with the client.
The nurse is discussing specific strategies a client who suffers from primary insomnia can employ to promote restful sleep. Which of the following should the nurse advise?
A) "You can eat right before you go to bed as long as it is something rich that will make you sleepy." B) "Try to get some active exercise in right before your bedtime so you will feel tired and sleepy." C) "Drinking a warm cup of tea right before bedtime will relax you." D) "Drinking warm milk for a bedtime snack without any additional food should promote sleep."