Which of the following is not a goal of patient teaching?
A) Health promotion
B) Disease prevention
C) Physical assessment
D) Development of coping skills
C
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The nurse is working on a dementia wing at an extended care facility. Which intervention would be least helpful when coordinating care for patients who are experiencing confusion?
a. Providing finger foods b. Providing structured rest periods to prevent fatigue c. Monitoring cognitive functioning d. Using soft restraints when the patient is left alone
Many victims of violence believe their abusers may attempt to hurt them again, even as they are seeking help. The nurse, recognizing this,
1. does not leave the client alone. 2. posts security guards at the door. 3. leaves the client alone no longer than 15 minutes. 4. immediately gets the name and phone number of the perpetrator.
A client is prescribed topical triamcinolone. The nurse is aware that the client may experience systemic adverse reactions. Which of the following might the nurse assess? Select all that apply
A) Hyperglycemia B) Myasthenia gravis C) Cushing's syndrome D) Nausea E) Fever
A nurse has been working with a client who has a delusion about being under CIA surveillance. One day the client begins to talk to the nurse about a religious show he saw on TV
How will the nurse assess whether this is an increase in delusional behavior or evidence that the client is getting better? A) Estimate how much time the client is spending watching religious programming. B) Ask the client to explain how these new ideas fit into his delusional system. C) Tell the client that you do not believe in religion and see if he becomes defensive. D) Listen to see if the client is saying there are special messages in what he saw that are just for him.