The nurse assesses that a client is experiencing spiritual distress. What should be the nurse's primary intervention?
A)
Ask the client what religion is practiced in the home.
B)
Have the client describe the basic problem.
C)
Identify the client's belief in a supreme being.
D)
Establish a trusting nurse–client relationship.
D
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a. Headache b. Hypertension c. Urine output of less than 30 mL/hr d. Heart rate of 55 to 60 beats/min
When utilizing an interpreter while taking the history, the nurse should realize:
A) The interview may take additional time. B) Confidential content may not be covered. C) Relatives are the best interpreters. D) Children are the best interpreters.
The nurse assessing a client realizes that which of the following findings could be causing or contributing to the client's complaint of numbness and tingling of the feet and hands?
1. Alcohol intake one six-pack of beer per day 2. Employed as a computer operator 3. Works on the weekends as an automobile mechanic 1. Plays tennis every Saturday