A dying patient is crying. She states, "I can't pray. I can't forgive myself." What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis based on this data?
A) Noncompliance C) Low Self-Esteem
B) Knowledge Deficit D) Spiritual Distress
D
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Which of the following laboratory results would the nurse expect for the client who has chronic glomerulonephritis?
a. decreased serum creatinine c. normal complete blood count (CBC) b. normal blood urea nitrogen (BUN) d. proteinuria
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient receiving clozapine (Clozaril)?
a. "Abstain from using tobacco products." b. "Increase your daily carbohydrate intake." c. "Notify your health care provider if you start drooling." d. "You will need monthly electrocardiographic tracings done."
The nurse teaches clients with rheumatoid arthritis about the side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The nurse evaluates that education has been effective when the clients make which statement?
1. "Blood tests may be necessary to monitor for side effects of this drug." 2. "We must be careful about falling with this medication because it can cause drowsiness." 3. "We must take the medicine just as the doctor said to take it." 4. "We must be sure and keep all scheduled doctors' appointments."
A male client is considered infertile. He asks the nurse why drug companies aren't developing drugs to treat this problem. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "It's difficult because the medications have many side effects that men do not like." 2. "It's difficult because about 25% of infertile men also have erectile dysfunction." 3. "It's difficult because only about 5% of infertile men have an endocrine problem." 4. "It's difficult because many men do not want to even admit they have a problem."