Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse perform when a client with endemic goiter has respiratory distress?
A) Avoid physical exertion.
B) Provide proper air circulation in the room.
C) Provide a diet high in iodine.
D) Elevate the head of the bed.
D
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Which medication should the nurse expect to administer to the client with bulimia nervosa?
1. Prozac 2. Prolixin 3. Benadryl 4. Ritalin
The nurse notes one of the members in a group therapy session is asking the other members for help with his problems but then appears to reject all the solutions that the members suggest. What is the best way the nurse will describe this patient?
1. Help-seeking protestor 2. Help-rejecting protestor 3. Help-rejecting complainer 4. Help-seeking manipulator
A woman arrives at the clinic for her annual examination. She tells the nurse that she thinks she has a vaginal infection and she has been using an over-the-counter cream for the past 2 days to treat it. The nurse's initial response should be to:
a. Inform the woman that vaginal creams may interfere with the Papanicolaou (Pap) test for which she is scheduled. b. Reassure the woman that using vaginal cream is not a problem for the examination. c. Ask the woman to describe the symptoms that indicate to her that she has a vaginal infection. d. Ask the woman to reschedule the appointment for the examination.
A nurse plans to move to an area that is rich in immigrants from several countries and is concerned about respecting others' cultural beliefs. The nurse's first step to ensure cultural competence and sensitivity is to:
a. enroll in a nursing theories course to increase knowledge about transcultural practices. b. become immersed in nursing literature about culturally diverse clients. c. participate in continuing education that focuses on health assessment variations among cultural groups. d. conduct a cultural self-assessment.