The client has been diagnosed with cancer and is experiencing depression and insomnia as side effects of chemotherapy
The client tells the nurse that she has been supplementing her antide-pressant medication with lavender oil and sandalwood but they aren't working. Which statement by the nurse is the best response? a. "Tell me more about exactly what you are taking, how much you take, and when you take the antidepressants and use the oils."
b. "Perhaps you're not using enough of the oil or are using it incorrectly."
c. I'll speak with your doctor to get you some medication that you can take while continuing the aromatherapy."
d. "You don't want your doctor to put you on sleeping pills and antidepressants. Keep using them."
A
The nurse should continue the assessment of the client to determine exactly what medications the client is taking and the specific type of complementary therapy the client is using, to determine whether the regimen is dangerous.
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a. assess kidney function. b. determine respiratory insufficiency. c. prevent arrhythmias related to anesthesia. d. measure functional liver capability.
Which nursing activities are necessary to provide evidence-based psychiatric nursing care?
a. Obtaining advanced degrees and providing clinical supervision for peers b. Seeking sound opinion-based processes and maintaining self-directed practice c. Attending educational programs and supporting the advanced practice licensure d. Critically synthesizing research findings and applying relevant evidence to practice
A client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder comes to a nurses' station at 11:00 p.m., requesting to phone a lawyer to discuss filing for a divorce. The unit rules state that no phone calls are permitted after 10:00 p.m
Which nursing reply is most appropriate? A. "Go ahead and use the phone. I know this pending divorce is stressful." B. "You know better than to break the rules. I'm surprised at you." C. "It is after the 10:00 p.m. phone curfew. You will be able to call tomorrow." D. "The decision to divorce should not be considered until you have had a good night's sleep."
Ient complains of shortness of breath and having to sleep on three pillows to breathe comfortably at night
A clDuring the nurse's examination, what findings will suggest that the cause of this client's dyspnea is due to heart disease rather than respiratory disease? a. Increased anteroposterior diameter b. Clubbing of the fingers c. Bilateral peripheral edema d. Increased tactile fremitus