The nursing student observes several admissions during the course of the clinical rotation. Which of the following would the student want to include during the admission of his first client? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Complete documentation fully
2. Respect client's dress and dietary customs
3. Leave the physical exam for the next shift
4. Allow time for the client to rest after the process
5. Complete the process as quickly as possible
1,2,4
Rationale: Complete admission documentation will ensure availability of the information to all caregivers.
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The family clinic nurse initiates conversation with Randy, a 16-year-old male, who is 5' 10" and weighs 250 pounds. Randy has come for a health maintenance examination. An appropriate question for the nurse to ask regarding his weight is:
A) Randy, what do you think about your weight right now? B) Randy, do you realize that the weight you have gained this year has put you into an obese category? C) Randy, exercise is important at your age and I am wondering if you regularly participate in any activity? D) Randy, I wonder if you are willing to talk about your excessive weight gain this year?
If a client has a total blood cholesterol of 246 mg/dL and a low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level of 172 mg/dL, their blood cholesterol level would be considered to be
a. low. b. desirable. c. borderline high. d. high.
When providing education to an overweight client with hypertension, the nurse should stress the importance of:
1. Alcohol abuse counseling, exercise, and PSA testing. 2. Blood sugar monitoring, exercise, and weight loss. 3. Weight loss, exercise, and smoking cessation. 4. Reduction of alcohol consumption, exercise, and dietary fiber.
A community health nurse is applying the value of equity in decision making with clients. Which of the following best describes this value?
A) Forming, revising, and pursuing personal life plans B) Promoting clients' health and a sense of well-being C) Fulfilling one's desires over those of others D) Treating similar cases in the same fair fashion