On rounds, you note Sarah in her room crying. The most appropriate first response to her is:
A) "You seem sad, Sarah."
B) "Why are you crying, Sarah?"
C) "You are crying again, Sarah. What is the matter with you?"
D) "Hi, Sarah. It's time for your therapy group."
A
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1. "These practices are normal for a child of this age.". 2. "Does she see his father doing the same actions?" 3. "Does he know what it means to be a boy or a girl?" 4. "These behaviors will go away as he gets older.".
Who is the leader of the team when team nursing is used?
a. director of nursing c. physician b. a registered nurse d. patient
The nurse is preparing to leave a client's isolation room. Which action should the nurse take first when removing a grossly soiled gown?
1. Grasp the sleeve of the dominant arm, and remove it with a gloved hand. 2. Release the neck ties of the gown and allow the gown to fall forward. 3. Untie the strings at the neck first. 4. Untie the strings at the waist first.
When an obese female patient is catheterized,
A. a special, large-size catheter is used. B. the drainage bag must be emptied more often. C. an extension tubing may be necessary. D. intake and output need not be monitored.