The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with a diagnosis of ineffective coping. An intervention to help the client develop insight would include:
A) Having the client identify how the illness has affected the client's life.
B) Providing the client with a list of community resources.
C) Identifying adaptive coping mechanisms.
D) Discussing ways of dealing with stress.
A
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a. Burns b. Diarrhea c. Renal disease d. Cardiac tachydysrhythmias
During a support group meeting, a group member makes several sexually provocative remarks toward the group leader. The best response by the group leader is,
a. "What do you think your fellow group member is trying to tell us?" b. "I want to discuss your sexually provocative remarks privately after this meeting." c. "Our group work is of the highest priority; please align your remarks with the group purpose." d. "I don't appreciate what you are saying, you are excused from the group."
The nurse plans care for the client on a support surface. Which is the nurse's priority nursing diagnosis for the client?
1. Situational anxiety 2. Sensory impairment 3. At risk for constipation 4. At risk for hypovolemia
A perioperative nurse is identified as being the scrub nurse for a surgical procedure. Which of the following is this nurse's responsibilities during the surgery? (Select all that apply.)
1. Don surgical attire and personal protective equipment. 2. Maintain the sterile field. 3. Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon. 4. Prepare medication. 5. Remove used instruments. 6. Organize the sterile field for use.