A client cannot afford all of the medications prescribed for his hypertension. The appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:
1. Knowledge deficit.
2. Noncompliance.
3. Ineffective health maintenance.
4. Ineffective treatment regimen maintenance.
ANS: 4
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What caused this change?" Which response by the nurse is best? 1. "Doctors just want clients to go home sooner these days." 2. "It really doesn't matter. Don't worry about it." 3. "Research indicates it is normal for bowel function to slow for a few days." 4. "We used to give all clients laxatives, but now they cost too much."
The MOST appropriate time for a nurse to complete the initial nursing assessment of a client admitted to a health care facility is:
a. prior to admission by the office or clinic nurse b. within 8 hours of admission c. after the first 24 hours or the acute phase of health care has passed d. just before the client's discharge to home or to a rehabilitation center
Which suggestion is appropriate for the pregnant client who is experiencing heartburn?
a. Drink plenty of fluids at bedtime. b. Eat only three meals a day so the stomach is empty between meals. c. Drink coffee or orange juice immediately on arising in the morning. d. Use Tums or Alkamints to obtain relief, as directed by the health care provider.
Which of the following approaches will work best then the nurse is communicating with an infant?
a. Communicate through the caregivers. b. Allow the child time to warm up to the nurse. c. Respond only after the child cries for a little while. d. Use an adult voice just as you would for anyone.