A client tells the nurse that recently he has not been sleeping well, feels sad, and cries easily. Which of the following should the nurse do to assist this client?
a. Encourage exercise c. Instruct in ways to improve the diet
b. Assess for stressors d. Discuss rest and sleep strategies
ANS: B
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Cultural concepts are helpful to the nurse when planning care for a client from another cultural group because these concepts:
a. help the nurse anticipate client orientation to health and illness b. allow the nurse to feel culturally superior c. fully explain the client's behavioral patterns d. predict how this client will deal with authority
You are assigned to the position of triage nurse in the emergency department. A homeless person is admitted during a blizzard with complaints of being unable to feel his feet and lower legs. Core temperature is noted at 33.2°C
The patient is alcohol impaired at the time of admission and undernourished. The priority for care in this patient is what? A) Hypothermia B) Frostbite C) Substance abuse D) Alteration in nutrition
The nurse is preparing to assess the lungs of an older adult. Which findings should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A. Percussed hyperresonance. B. Slightly decreased respiratory rate. C. Shallow respiratory cycle. D. Slight substernal retractions. E. Less audible breath sounds.
Common gender stereotypes in the leadership gender gap are
a. Men take care, women take charge b. Women take care, men take charge c. Women do not support other women d. Women use more power-oriented leadership styles