You are assisting a patient with his range-of-motion exercises; he says he does not feel like doing them today and asks you to finish the exercises for him. What is your response?
What will be an ideal response?
Reinforce that the exercises are to improve his mobility and strength and will hasten his return home, which you know he has worked hard to do. Notify the nurse of the situation.
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The nurse teaches the breastfeeding mother that milk production can be increased during lactation by:
A) waiting longer between feedings, at least 4-6 hours. B) making sure the breast is completely empty at each feeding. C) feeding more often for shorter periods of time, alternating breasts. D) taking one estrogen tablet daily to boost levels and increase milk production.
Which will improve a person's quality of life?
a. Encouraging the sick role b. Changing the person's cultural beliefs and practices c. Promoting the person's optimal level of functioning d. Focusing on the person's disabilities
A nurse is caring for a 45-year-old client who has undergone arthroscopy. What client
teaching should the nurse provide when caring for this client after the procedure? A) Restrict the client from elevating the joint B) Encourage application of heat on the joint C) Instruct the client to limit fluids D) Instruct the client on monitoring the site for infections
The nurse, caring for a comatose Muslim client who is dying, realizes that from a cultural stand-point, the most therapeutic intervention is to:
1. Facilitate the client's peaceful, pain-controlled death 2. Become familiar with Muslim death and dying traditions 3. Approach the family to identify and discuss any needs that exist 4. Arrange for a private room so the family can grieve traditionally