The nurse is caring for a client who is dying. When prioritizing care, which intervention will the nurse provide to meet the client's physiological needs?
A. Encourage frequent ambulation and deep breathing.
B. Initiate total nutrition intravenously.
C. Administer curative medications.
D. Encourage favorite foods as tolerated.
Answer: D
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Which statements made by the client indicate an understanding of the plan of care both during the pregnancy and postpartally? Select all that apply. 1. "During labor and delivery, I can expect the zidovudine (AZT) to be given in my IV." 2. "After delivery, the dose of zidovudine (AZT) will be doubled to prevent further infection." 3. "My baby will be started on zidovudine (AZT) within 12 hours of delivery." 4. "My baby's zidovudine (AZT) will be given in a cream form." 5. "My baby will not need zidovudine (AZT) if I take it during my pregnancy."
A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy who complains of chronic headaches. His mother reports that she gives him Tylenol at least three times a day. Which of the following will the nurse work with the physician to evaluate?
A) Renal function B) Hepatic function C) Respiratory function D) Cardiac function
The purpose of the debriefing process is:
a. to provide additional lecture time. b. to provide time for the facilitator to critique the student's performance. c. to promote self-reflection. d. to provide time for participants to critique other participants' performances.
A client is ordered to receive benzodiazepine hypnotics. Client teaching for clients taking benzodiazepine hypnotics includes which instruction?
a. Avoid taking alcohol and antidepressants with a benzodiazepine hypnotic. b. Avoid taking cardiac glycosides such as digoxin with the hypnotic. c. Take the drug during nocturnal awakenings. d. Take the drug immediately after the evening meal.