The nurse is using the Health Belief Model to promote smoking cessation. Which should the nurse recognize will have the greatest impact on the client outcomes?
A. Flexibility.
B. Adaptation.
C. Behaviors.
D. Actualization.
Answer: C
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with postpartum depression. The patient tells the nurse, "I can't seem to get out of bed and take care of my baby." Which responses by the nurse best demonstrate therapeutic communication?
Select all that apply. 1. "It sounds like you are having a hard time." 2. "The baby blues are normal for every woman after birth." 3. "Have you felt like this before, after the birth of your oldest child?" 4. "Would I be correct in saying that you are sleeping more than usual?" 5. "I had this condition after my son's birth. It is best to seek help from family members."
The nurse is providing education for a client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A) "I can anticipate my care to be managed solely by my rheumatologist." B) "I can expect to no longer need treatment after I finish my prescribed medications." C) "My medications are the mainstay of my treatment." D) "I will use high sun protection factor (SPF) sunscreen when I spend time outdoors."
The nurse is administering medications to children on a pediatric ward. Which of the following is a recommended guideline when administering medications to children?
A) Give the child the choice whether to take the medication or not. B) If a child is uncooperative, give the injection when the child is sleeping. C) Tell the child that the injection will not hurt. D) When administering liquids, use the smallest syringe possible to ensure accuracy.
A 6-month-old client has been prescribed 2.5 mL of a medication orally. The pharmacy
label on the medication cup reads 5 mL, 10 mL, and 15 mL respectively. What step should the nurse follow? A) Measure it approximately by taking the medication between 0 and 5 mL B) Draw the medication in a syringe and then transfer it to a medication cup C) Consult the attending physician for any doubts regarding drug administration D) Round the prescribed dose of medication to the closest amount on the label