A 58-year-old woman who recently has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer tells the nurse, "I do not feel ready to die yet." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "You may have quite a few years still left to live."
b. "Thinking about dying will only make you feel worse."
c. "Having this new diagnosis must be very hard for you."
d. "It is important that you be realistic about your prognosis."
c. "Having this new diagnosis must be very hard for you."
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Patients often respond to questions that begin with the word why by
a. sharing important and useful information. b. trying to explain or defend themselves. c. establishing a closer relationship with the nurse. d. becoming confused.
A client diagnosed with acute back pain has been performing partial sit-ups and knee-chest exercises to strengthen back muscles for 4 weeks
Which of the following statements by the client would indicate that the exercises have been effective in reducing the back pain? 1. I rearranged my kitchen so I don't have to stretch for items in the cupboards. 2. My husband is taking the laundry down for me so I don't have to carry heavy things. 3. I am able to sit at work and do everything that I did before my back started to hurt. 4. I shop for groceries when I know someone is home to carry them up the stairs for me.
A client's last menstrual period was April 11 . Using Nagele's rule, her expected date of birth (EDB. would be:
A) January 4 B) January 18 C) January 25 D) February 24
As the nurse is preparing a patient for surgery, the patient refuses to remove a wedding ring. Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?"
A. Note the presence of the ring in the nurse's notes of the chart. B. Insist the patient remove the ring. C. Explain that the hospital will not be responsible for the ring. D. Tape the ring securely to the finger."