The nurse observes a client's entire body posture to be stiff, with his shoulders elevated upward toward the ears. The nurse would most likely interpret this to indicate that the client is:

A) Relaxed
B) Anxious
C) Feeling powerless
D) Restless


B

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a. 5 mg/kg every 4 weeks c. 5 mg/kg every 12 weeks b. 10 mg/kg every 8 weeks d. 15 mg/kg every 15 weeks

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Which criterion is considered a key indicator of quality in the framework of Lincoln and Guba as well as that of Whittemore and colleagues?

A) Credibility B) Transferability C) Dependability D) Confirmability

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What is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his younger years?

a. He will continue to use the same skills without modification. b. He will modify old skills and develop new ones. c. He will be at a loss when different types of stresses present themselves. d. He will be resistant to learning new skills.

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A nurse is to perform passive range-of-motion exercises for an immobile client during a bed bath. Which should the nurse do when performing passive range-of-motion exercises for this client?

A) Lower the position of the client's bed B) Perform limited range-of-motion exercises C) Repeat each exercise at least five times D) Place the client in the center of the bed

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