The nurse receives a call from the mother of a pregnant teenager who says her daughter gave away several of her favorite outfits to a friend because they no longer fit her, and is voicing a desire to be dead
The nurse's best response would be to tell the mother of the pregnant teen to: A) ignore this phase, it will pass. B) talk with her daughter about buying new maternity clothes. C) stay with her daughter at all times, and call for assistance. D) give it a few days and bring her in to see the doctor if her mood does not improve.
C
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Nursing interventions appropriate for the client with the nursing diagnosis Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements include:
1. Assisting with changes in diet. 2. Monitoring blood glucose. 3. Providing enteral nutrition. 4. Feeding the client.
The nurse is preparing to assess a client's blood pressure. Which artery will the nurse use for this assessment?
1. Brachial 2. Femoral 3. Radial 4. Ulnar
A family from Mexico comes to the public health department. No one in the family speaks English, and nobody at the health department speaks Spanish. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
a. Attempt communication using an English-Spanish phrase book. b. Call the local hospital and arrange a referral. c. Emphatically state, "No hablo Español" (I don't speak Spanish). d. Obtain an interpreter to translate.
A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets these characteristics, which criteria are consistent and standardized processes? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
a. Code of ethics b. Licensing c. Body of knowledge d. Educational preparation e. Altruism