A client has been told that a biopsy report is positive for cancer. Which of these statements by a nurse would illustrate a barrier to communication in this situation?
a. "You have a right to be concerned."
b. "You are upset?"
c. "Don't worry. Everything will be fine."
d. "How can I help you?"
C
False reassurance about the outcomes of a situations is often used in an effort to cheer up the client regardless of the facts. It can be especially traumatic in clients who are terminally ill and who may be desperate to believe assurances.
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A) Thought B) Feelings C) Beliefs D) Recall E) Decision making
Which of the following would be most important to include in a teaching plan for a client who has had a vasectomy?
A) Using a reliable method of contraception for several weeks B) Applying warm compresses to the scrotum for the first 24 hours C) Taking a prescribed opioid analgesic for pain relief D) Resuming sexual activity in 24 to 48 hours
A nurse is caring for a client with chronic renal failure who has developed severe metabolic acidosis. What assessment finding would be expected in this client?
A. Hyperventilation B. Bradycardia C. Hypotension D. Seizures
An example of a high-fiber breakfast is
a. bagel and cream cheese with juice. b. cornflakes with milk and sliced banana. c. scrambled eggs with biscuits and honey. d. oatmeal and whole-wheat toast with jam.