Your client, who remains in the hospital after having surgery for a hernia, indicates a desire to learn how to change the dressing or have a family member taught to do this if the client is unable to do it correctly
Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?
1. Compromised family coping
2. Disabled family coping
3. Interrupted family processes
4. Readiness for enhanced family coping
ANS: 4
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a. Scoliosis b. Lordosis c. Kyphosis d. Ankylosis
During which step of the nursing process does the nurse collect information?
A) Diagnosis B) Planning C) Analysis D) Evaluation
A factory abruptly closes; workers receive no warning and no explanation. An office worker tries to take it in stride and begins the job search, updating his resume, submitting applications, and offering support to his peers
Which assessment question would be most important to ask at this time? a. "Tell me how has this affected you, how things seem to you.". b. "What do you think you will do if your plan does not work?" c. "Tell me about some other difficult times you've been through.". d. "Tell me who cares about you, supports you, who you can count on.".
Which exercise does the nurse recommend to a client at risk for osteoporosis?
a. High-impact aerobics 45 minutes once weekly b. Walking 30 minutes three times weekly c. Jogging 30 minutes four times weekly d. Bowling for 1 hour twice weekly