A client is admitted with third-degree burns over the front and back upper half of the body. When conducting a nursing physical examination of the client, the nurse must assess blood pressure at which artery?
a. dorsalis pedis c. posterior tibial
b. popliteal d. radial
B
If unable to use the brachial artery to obtain a blood pressure, the next most appropriate route would be to use the popliteal artery.
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A nurse has been caring for a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the following nursing interventions would address this client's symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
1. Encourage the client to recognize the signs of escalating anxiety. 2. Encourage the client to avoid any situation that causes stress. 3. Encourage the client to employ newly learned relaxation techniques. 4. Encourage the client to cognitively reframe thoughts about situations that generate anxiety. 5. Encourage the client to avoid caffeinated products.
A client tells the nurse that at home, the dog helps distract the client from chronic hip pain. The nurse realizes that the client is utilizing which form of nonpharmacologic pain control?
1. Body 2. Mind 3. Social interactions 4. Spirit
Adult day health is for individuals whose mental or physical function requires health care and supervision. Which of the following is true about some adult day health center? Health cen-ters:
1. Offer a philosophy of caring for supporting life until death occurs 2. Include independent living conditions for people who may need assistance with ADLs 3. Provide treatment for those needing rehabilitation and a permanent supportive residence 4. Provide respite care relief for caregivers
The client is being seen for the first time by the home health nurse. The nurse determines that the client will need speech therapy, physical therapy, and custodial care several times a week. When can the client's care begin?
1. As soon as the nurse completes the initial assessment 2. As soon as the client agrees to the care. 3. When the physician signs the plan of care the nurse develops 4. Within 48 hours of the nurse's visit