Respecting the patient's religious beliefs has nothing to do with ethics.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A client reports to the primary health care facility with complaints of chest pain. After the investigations and initial treatment, the client anxiously inquires if he had a heart attack. What should be the nurse's reply?
A) "The physician wants to monitor you and control your pain." B) "Yes, you had a heart attack; this is why you are here with us." C) "Yes, you had a heart attack, but the damage is very minimal." D) "No; we can assure you that you will not have a heart attack."
A client is advised a douche to clear vaginal drainage following the repair of a vesicovaginal fistula. Before giving the douche, the nurse observes that the drainage is serosanguineous. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Inform the physician immediately. B) Record it as a normal finding. C) Obtain a specimen for C&S. D) Advise daily bathing and frequent perineal hygiene.
On the first prenatal visit, examination of the woman's internal genitalia reveals a bluish coloration of the cervix and vaginal mucosa. The nurse records this finding as:
A) Hegar's sign B) Goodell's sign C) Chadwick's sign D) Homans' sign
The nurse is caring for a shivering 66-year-old patient immediately after back surgery under general anesthesia. Which nursing intervention is most suitable for this patient?
a. Apply warm blankets to stop the shiver-ing. b. Administer medication to relax the mus-cles. c. Use a cooling mat to lower the body tem-perature. d. Tell the patient that shivering is to be ex-pected after surgery.