A patient diagnosed with a stasis ulcer has been hospitalized on the unit. The nurse has orders to change the dressing and provide wound care. Which activity should the nurse perform first?
A) Assess the drainage in the dressing.
B) Slowly remove the soiled dressing.
C) Wash hands thoroughly.
D) Put on latex gloves.
C
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An older male adult with severe knee pain tells the nurse how he lost his job and his home after starting a new business when he was 48 years old. Now he lives alone and relies on Social Security
Using Jung's theory, what in this individual's life is the most pivotal in his personality development? a. Living alone b. Meager income c. Severe knee pain d. Job and home loss
Each evening, a newly disabled man becomes angry when his wife, just home from her new full-time job, does not have dinner on the table at 6 PM. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?
a. Allow the wife to express her frustration and anger to you b. Explain to the husband that he is going to have to begin learning how to cook c. Help all family members recognize that long-time roles are being changed and change is uncomfortable for everyone d. Suggest to the children who are old enough that they prepare some simple meals during the week with the mother doing the fancy cooking only on weekends
The nurse has identified the diagnosis of Ineffective Coping for a client with severe premenstrual syndrome. What should be included in this client's plan of care?
A) Encourage frequent rest periods. B) Suggest 4 ounces of wine each day. C) Encourage exercise and relaxation techniques. D) Instruct to avoid contraception during menstruation if engaging in sexual intercourse.
A hospice client is clearly dehydrated and the family is arguing over whether or not the client should receive intravenous fluids. The nurse would guide this discussion based on what know-ledge about dehydration in the terminally ill client?
a. If the terminally ill client complains of thirst, he/she is dehydrated. b. Peripheral edema in the terminally ill client indicates fluid overload. c. The emphasis of all treatments should be on comfort and reduction of symptoms. d. The only choices for hydration are oral and intravenous.