A client is currently living in a shelter with her four children after escaping her abusive husband. Early in her stay, the client attends but does not participate in the support group held for the residents
One week later, the client speaks up and appropriately confronts another peer who has stolen her hairbrush. The group leader states, "I'm so proud of you for being assertive. You are so good!" Which technique has the leader used?
A) Translating words into feelings
B) Interpreting
C) Giving approval
D) Offering reassurance
C
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A nurse manager has had issues with a marginal employee. Staff have complained several times to the manager regarding this employee?s competence. Which action by the manager would be appropriate?
1. Discuss the issues at a staff meeting and illicit methods to improve morale. 2. Discipline the marginal employee. 3. Monitor the staff?s performance to determine the lack of civility. 4. Terminate the employee.
To receive the most effective care, clients must fulfill certain obligations within the therapeutic relationship, including the obligation to
1. pay the bill on time. 2. be pleasant and friendly. 3. be truthful and cooperative. 4. arrange for insurance coverage.
A 16-year-old boy complains to the school nurse of headaches and a stiff neck. Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the child may have bacterial meningitis?
A) Fixed and dilated pupils B) Frequent urination C) Sunset eyes D) Sunlight is "too bright"
The nurse is caring for a patient who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which intervention is most important to include in this patient's plan of care?
a. Maintaining tension on the tubing b. Emptying the urinary collection bag every 24 hours c. Cleaning in a circular motion from the meatus down the catheter d. Keeping the drainage bag on the bed or attached to the side rails