The care provider is assessing the client's communications. Assessment of his nonverbal communications will include
1. touch and use of space.
2. appreciation of music.
3. how well he writes English.
4. how well he understands English.
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Touch and use of space are components of a nonverbal communications assessment.
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The nurse is providing discharge instructions to an older adult who is being discharged with orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following responses by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "I should take my blood pressure once a day at home." b. "I should get up quickly to avoid my blood pressure dropping." c. "I should drink plenty of water during the day." d. "I should get up slowly and carefully."
The nurse is preparing to obtain a right atrial pressure (RAP/CVP) reading. What are the most appropriate nursing actions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Compare measured pressures with other physiological parameters. b. Flush the central venous catheter with 20 mL of sterile saline. c. Inflate the balloon with 3 mL of air and record the pressure tracing. d. Obtain the right atrial pressure measurement during end exhalation. e. Zero reference the transducer system at the level of the phlebostatic axis.
Why do nursing students review medical records? (Select all that apply.)
A) To enhance clinical learning B) To compare nursing care provided to patients C) To evaluate the plan of care for a specific patient D) To verify that laboratory results are accurate E) To better understand complex clinical situations
A female client experiencing symptoms of menopause states that her menstrual periods have become irregular, with the last period occurring approximately four months ago
What information should be provided to the client concerning the use of contraceptives? 1. Contraceptives should continue to be utilized. 2. Contraceptives are no longer needed. 3. Contraceptives will only be needed in the months after menstruation is experienced. 4. Contraceptive use will only be needed for another two months.