A client asks the nurse about treatment for human papilloma viral warts. The nurse's response should be based on what knowledge?
1. An antiviral injection cures approximately 50% of all cases.
2. Aggressive treatment is required to cure warts.
3. Warts often spread when an attempt is made to remove them surgically.
4. No single treatment is best for all types of warts or for all clients.
4
Explanation: 4. All atypical, pigmented, and persistent warts should be biopsied and treatment instituted promptly.
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The nurse is caring for a child who is dying. The parent asks that the child not be told he is dying. The child asks you if he is dying. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action by the nurse at this time?
1. Tell the child he is dying and offer to stay with him. 2. Offer to bring in the child life therapist. 3. Ignore the child's question and change the subject. 4. Suggest a meeting with the health care team to the parents.
The nurse is talking with a male client regarding his recent relapse of alcohol addiction. The client alludes to the fact that he started to drink again after a fight with his wife
The nurse uses clarification to ensure an accurate understanding of the client. Which statement is the best example of clarification? a. "You said that the fight you had with your wife caused you to start drinking again?" b. "Let's discuss what made you feel the need to drink." c. "Could you tell me again when and what happened that you feel caused you to start drinking again?" d. "Tell me what your childhood was like."
After teaching a group of students about the maternal bony pelvis, which statement by the group indicates that the teaching was successful?
A) The bony pelvis plays a lesser role during labor than soft tissue. B) The pelvic outlet is associated with the true pelvis. C) The false pelvis lies below the imaginary linea terminalis. D) The false pelvis is the passageway through which the fetus travels.
Which nursing assessment activities should be included for the child and family at each health-supervision visit?
1. Interview to obtain an updated health history. 2. Performing an age-appropriate development assessment. 3. Monitoring parents' ability to pay for services. 4. Performing age-appropriate screening examinations. 5. Physical assessment for genetic abnormalities.