A client has just delivered her third child, who was stillborn and had obvious severe defects. Which statement by the nurse is most helpful?
1. "Thank goodness you have other children."
2. "I am so happy that your other children are healthy."
3. "These things happen. They are the will of God."
4. "It is all right for you to cry. I will stay here with you."
4
Explanation: 4. The nurse needs to let the client know that crying is a normal reaction to the loss event, and that the nurse will stay with her to offer support and understanding.
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A grievance has been filed against a hospital. Which statement by the nurse executive reflects common reasons for grievances? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "The nurses want more benefits than specified in the contract we just signed." 2. "I think there is a misunderstanding of one of the terms of the contract." 3. "I think this grievance is based on a term in the old contract that is not included in the new contract." 4. "The nurses want higher wages because the other hospital in town just raised their pay scale." 5. "This contract just is not going to work. We need to renegotiate."
The nurse prepares to remove the patient's sutures and staples. Which step should the nurse implement before proceeding with the removal?
a. Assess the type of suture material used. b. Snip off both ends of the suture material. c. Cleanse crusting with hydrogen peroxide. d. Plan staple removal for postoperative day 5.
Choose the action by the nurse that takes highest priority in the treatment of a child with sickle cell anemia
a. Maintain hydration at two times the nor-mal intake. b. Assist child in range of motion exercises to increase joint mobility. c. Medicate frequently with analgesics to reduce pain. d. Initiate and maintain reverse isolation.
A nursing student is assigned to care for a child who has a bone infection. Which disorder is the student describing?
A) Osteomyelitis B) Muscular dystrophy C) Osteosarcoma D) Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis