A young client is scheduled for an electroencephalogram (EEG). When the nurse is preparing the client for the test, the client reveals that during childhood he was mildly electrocuted, but was miraculously saved
Therefore, he is quite afraid of going through an EEG. In which of the following ways can the nurse help dispel the client's fear regarding the test? A) Distract the client's attention from the test.
B) Inform the client that he will not experience any electrical shock.
C) Inform the client that he will experience only mild electrical shock.
D) Encourage adequate water intake by the client.
B
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A. Broken clavicle B. Broken wrist C. Duchenne-Erb paralysis D. Klumpke paralysis
Which statement is true regarding the effects of caring for dying patients on nurses?
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A) Take a mild laxative daily B) Decrease the intake of fiber C) Increase the intake of protein D) Increase exercise
An important consideration when preparing to administer parenteral nutrition solution is that:
1. prepared solutions should be stored at room temperature. 2. solutions will be cloudy. 3. darkened solutions should be discarded. 4. prepared solutions should be used within 48 hours.