A client is anxious as a result of the communication that occurred between the nurse and the client this morning. The client wanted to get washed before breakfast, but the nurse had a critical situation to attend to with another client
The nurse asked the client to call the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP), but the client did not appreciate the unwillingness of the nurse to assist her while she was in the room. What term describes the tension state resulting from the negative appraisal of the client in this
A) Apprehension
B) Anxiety
C) Defensiveness
D) Depression
B
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The nurse is caring for a patient who requires emergency surgery for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The patient was on his way back to work after having lunch with colleagues when the accident happened. What is the highest priority nursin
a. Risk for imbalanced body temperature b. Risk for aspiration c. Risk for perioperative positioning injury d. Risk for delayed surgical recovery
The nurse is preparing to conduct preoperative teaching. Which of the following should be included?
A) The role of the nurse during surgery B) Information related to what will happen to the client C) How to perform ADLs following surgery D) Referral of the client to the physician for any misconceptions the client might have
A 70-year-old client smoked for 30 years and has a history of COPD. The spouse assists with cooking, cleaning, and transportation. The spouse has become ill, and they now receive assistance from a home health nurse
Which of the following interventions should be the priority? A) Assisting the clients to perform instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) B) Determining a plan for providing meals C) Setting up medications for the clients D) Smoking cessation plan
A patient has atopic dermatitis (eczema) with a secondary infection. What should the nurse emphasize when teaching to prevent this type of infection in the future?
A. Allergy testing B. Continuous antibiotic treatment C. Methods to prevent itching D. Frequent bathing