The stage of the therapeutic relationship in which it is very important to learn as much as possible about the client before meeting him or her is called the ____ phase
1. working
2. orientation
3. preparation
4. termination
3
Review all information about the client during the preparation phase.
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The client has an order for the drug digitalis, which has the effect of decreasing the heart rate. Which site should the nurse use to obtain a pulse rate prior to administering the medication?
a. Radial b. Temporal c. Apical d. Brachial
The nurse is completing an admission assessment. The assessment form allows for the separation of subjective and objective data. Distinguish which of the following are examples of subjective data utilized by the nurse
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The client's mother informs the nurse that her daughter has not been sleeping due to pain. 2. The client states, "I have pain in my belly that is 7 out of 10." 3. Abdominal assessment reveals a firm, hard abdomen. 4. The client is weak and looks very pale. 5. The client appears nervous during the data collection period.
The nurse is teaching manifestations of nephrotic syndrome to the parents of a child with the disorder. What should the nurse instruct the parents to monitor to determine if edema is increasing?
A) Appetite B) Breathing rate C) Tightness of shoes D) Abdominal circumference
A terminally ill client states to the nurse, "My situation is hopeless; I have no control over anything." The nurse implements which of the following interventions to enable hope for the client?
A) State to the client, "We have explored all treatment options." B) Encourage the client to discuss his feelings. C) Sit in a chair next to the client. D) Hold the client's hand. E) Withhold information about disease progression.