A 6-year-old is suspected of having aplastic anemia. For diagnosis, he will have a bone marrow aspiration. To prepare him for this, you would explain that
A) the procedure will be done under general anesthesia.
B) a narrow needle is used so he will not feel pain.
C) he can expect to experience leg pain afterward.
D) he will have to lie on his stomach for the aspiration.
D
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A patient in his mid-30s has received a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Following his diagnosis, he has been meeting with a nurse regularly as well as performing extensive online research
Which of the patient's statements should prompt the nurse to perform further teaching? A) "I don't like getting this diagnosis, but I know that treatment now can prevent future health consequences." B) "I'm disappointed, but I take some solace in the fact that I won't ever have to have insulin injections." C) "People always tried to encourage me to lose weight, and I suppose they might have been right." D) "From what I've learned, I know that the basic problem is that my pancreas can't keep up with my insulin needs."
Health education is an integral component of all nurse–person interactions. However, certain individuals have a greater need for health education than others
Which one of the following individuals likely has the greatest need for health education? A) An IV drug user who is receiving antibiotics for the treatment of endocarditis B) A young adult who has suffered traumatic injuries in a motorcycle accident C) The parents of an infant who has been admitted for treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) D) An elderly woman who has just been diagnosed with congestive heart failure (|CHF)
During a scheduled well-child visit the mother of a 3-year-old states, "My child masturbates in the bathtub, and it is very upsetting to me." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1) "Tell your child not to do that. It is dirty." 2) "Masturbation is normal. Just tell your child that it is a private thing to do." 3) "Encourage your child's self-expression." 4) "Children don't usually do that until they are teenagers."
The nurse teaches a client that the transmission of HIV infection occurs by:
1. exposure to respiratory secretions. 2. exposure to fecal material. 3. exposure to blood or semen. 4. exposure to contaminated food.