The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old boy with an osteosarcoma. Which of the following communication techniques would be least effective for him?
A) Letting him choose juice or soda to take pills
B) Seeking the teenager's input on all decisions
C) Discussing the benefits of chemotherapy with him
D) Avoiding undue criticism of noncompliance
A
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A patient with a diagnosis of late-stage bladder cancer has experienced a steady decline in his platelet counts, which are currently 18,000/mm3 (0.018 × 1012/L)
Which of the following nursing actions best accommodates the health risks associated with this laboratory finding? A) Encouraging the patient to eat as many protein sources as possible and providing multivitamins B) Organizing the patient's activities to allow for frequent rest breaks and teaching him about the correct use of assistive devices C) Encouraging the patient to increase his fluid intake and providing stool softeners D) Reminding the patient of the importance of diligent handwashing and the need to avoid common areas
Which response to the client's statement, "I'm afraid to have a cesarean birth" would be the most therapeutic?
a. "What concerns you most about a cesarean birth?" b. "Everything will be OK." c. "Don't worry about it. It will be over soon." d. "The physician will be in later and you can talk to him."
The nurse is advocating for local and state laws related to the prevention of motor vehicle–related deaths and injury. The nurse targets this area for intervention because she knows
A) while injuries from motor vehicle accidents are decreasing, too many people still die from automobile accidents. B) more people die in bus and truck accidents than those that use two-wheeled vehicles. C) road traffic deaths are projected to be the fifth leading cause of death worldwide by 2030 unless something is done. D) most other countries have stronger legislation than the United States.
A child is prescribed glargine insulin. What information would the nurse include when teaching the child and parents about this insulin?
What will be an ideal response?