You are admitting a client to the clinic who exhibits psychophysiologic behaviors. What nursing intervention would be appropriate to use with this patient?
A) Confront the client when he or she exhibits psychophysiologic behaviors.
B) Recognize that the physical complaints are phantom to the client even though supportive medical evidence is lacking.
C) Remember that the client is not consciously trying to be sick or avoid responsibilities.
D) Observe behaviors unrelated to current illness.
C
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A patient is admitted to the emergency department after ingesting a large number of tablets. Gastric lavage is ordered. What is the best nursing action during this procedure?
A) Insert a small-bore nasogastric tube to minimize aspiration risks. B) Position the patient in the left lateral decubitus position with his head down. C) Lavage the stomach with 200 mL of fluid until pill fragments are seen. D) Initiate the lavage procedure no sooner than 2 hours after ingestion.
Malnutrition contributes to infection risk by:
a. hampering normal gastrointestinal motility. b. impairing immune function. c. increasing blood glucose. d. increasing drug interactions.
After teaching a group of students about the discomforts of pregnancy, the students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which as common during the first trimester? (Select all that apply.)
A) Urinary frequency B) Breast tenderness C) Cravings D) Backache E) Leg cramps
The nurse prepares to apply a wet-to-dry dressing for the client who has a full-thickness wound with moderate exudate and necrosis. Which is the best nursing intervention to achieve an ex-pected long-term outcome for this wound?
1. Assess the wound for sinus tracts and tunneling. 2. Maintain oxygenation with supplemental oxygen. 3. Pack the wound lightly with a wet-to-dry dressing. 4. Provide well-balanced diet with high-quality protein.