An adolescent client complains that the medication makes her feel "lazy". The nurse updates the nursing care plan to include activity intolerance
Which of the following interventions would be most effective in encouraging the client to participate in physical activities during inpatient psychiatric hospitalization? A) Design team games such as volleyball.
B) Encourage keeping a diary or log about energy levels.
C) Plan weekly individual physical activities.
D) Encourage the client to exercise alone.
A,
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After teaching a client who is at risk for the formation of pressure ulcers, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which dietary choice by the client indicates a good understanding of the teaching?
a. Low-fat diet with whole grains and cereals and vitamin supplements b. High-protein diet with vitamins and mineral supplements c. Vegetarian diet with nutritional supplements and fish oil capsules d. Low-fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, low-carbohydrate diet
A new mother is concerned about her ability to perform her parental role. She is quite anxious and ambivalent about leaving the postpartum unit
To offer effective client care, a nurse should be familiar with what information about this type of crisis? 1. This type of crisis is precipitated by unexpected external stressors. 2. This type of crisis is precipitated by preexisting psychopathology. 3. This type of crisis is precipitated by an acute response to an external situational stressor. 4. This type of crisis is precipitated by normal life-cycle transitions that overwhelm the client.
The nurse must assess which items prior to providing personal hygienic care? Select all that apply
1. Allergies 2. Culture 3. Ability to provide self-care 4. Social history 5. Diagnosis
A patient in the intensive care unit is surprised to learn that he has an elevated blood glucose level since he has not been diagnosed with diabetes. Which of the following should the nurse explain to this patient?
1. It is the body's way of making sure there is enough energy for brain functioning. 2. Most people are not diagnosed with diabetes until they are admitted to an intensive care unit. 3. When stressed, the body releases more glucose into the blood raising the blood glucose level. 4. Many people have diabetes but are not aware of it.