A male client is very anxious about the ineffective sexual pattern that he faces after a urinary diversion procedure. What can the nurse suggest to relieve his anxiety?
A) Tactfully ask the client questions about sexual patterns.
B) Discourage him from sharing his feelings with his partner.
C) Suggest Kegel exercises to ease painful intercourse.
D) Discuss alternatives to sexual intercourse.
D
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Sandra questions the order, based on her knowledge of the patient's history and of other medications that the patient has been given. The physician reiterates the order and Sandra refuses to give it. In this instance, Sandra is de-monstrating: a. Autonomy. b. Accountability. c. Authority. d. Best practice.
In the treatment of the progressive stage of shock, the nurse would anticipate the use of:
1. dobutamine. 2. dopamine. 3. amrinone. 4. norepinephrine.
The nurse is caring for a client with a lesion in the area of the tibia that is swollen and tender. Which client problem is the highest priority for nursing care?
a. Need for increased calories related to in-creased metabolism b. Pain management related to physical in-jury c. Compromised self-care related to weak-ness d. Safety risk related to skeletal impairment
The nurse is preparing to review a client's current medications. Which question is the most important for the nurse to ask the client?
A. "Where do you store your medications in your home?" B. "Do you carry health insurance?" C. "Can you tell me about any over-the-counter or prescription medications that you take?" D. "Can you tell me how much the co-pay is for your medications?"