An individual who is overwhelmed with and distraught over the new diagnosis of heart disease will most likely use which strategy to relieve stress?
A) direct action
B) problem focused
C) emotion focused
D) physiological
C) emotion focused
You might also like to view...
A client diagnosed with high blood pressure that is not responding to medications. The nurse suspects renal stenosis. When assessing for this condition, which location will the nurse use for auscultation?
A) renal arteries B) bladder C) ureters D) internal urethral sphincter
Cardiovascular changes that cause the foramen ovale to close at birth are a direct result of:
a. Increased pressure in the right atrium. b. Increased pressure in the left atrium. c. Decreased blood flow to the left ventricle. d. Changes in the hepatic blood flow.
An unconscious hospitalized client is receiving an anticholinergic agent. The nurse should:
a. change the client's position every two hours. b. be sure the client's call bell is within his reach. c. provide frequent mouth care. d. encourage family to stay with the client.
A client's pain level is assessed as being severe. Which intervention would be the most applicable for the client at this time?
1. Provide NSAID medication as prescribed. 2. Coach the client with guided imagery. 3. Suggest the client read or watch television until the pain subsides. 4. Provide opioid analgesic as prescribed.