Which of the following assessment findings would indicate to the nurse that a client is experiencing stress?
1. Reading a magazine in the waiting room
2. Tapping foot and chewing on finger nail
3. Checking cellular phone for messages
4. Talking with others and recalling a humorous incident
2. Tapping foot and chewing on finger nail
Rationale:
The client is experiencing both behavioral (nail chewing) and physical (foot tapping) indications of stress. Reading a magazine, checking a phone, and talking with others are not indications of stress.
You might also like to view...
A male who, as a child, observed the women in his family being dominated is, in his own life, more likely to:
a. Love b. Batter c. Belittle d. Order around
The critical care nurse is experiencing psychologic symptoms of compassion fatigue
What strategies will the nurse use to enhance psychological well-being? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Make time for recreational activities. 2. Practice yoga for relaxation. 3. Plan to take a walk in the park at least once a week. 4. Monitor food and beverage intake. 5. Darken the room and limit activities before sleep.
An appropriate nursing intervention for a hospitalized autistic child would be to:
a. Locate the child where he or she can watch all of the activity on the unit b. Use the child's chronological age as a guide for communication c. Keep all toys out of the child's room d. Organize care with as few disruptions to the routine as possible
Which action would a nurse leader most likely take when using critical thinking skills to address the problem of limited access to health care by low-income families in a community?
a. Use assertiveness when working with community leaders. b. Read an evidence-based practice article about the problem. c. Form a coalition to brainstorm effective methods to address the problem. d. Promote diversity in the workplace by hiring minorities.