A client has just lost her second baby to preterm complications. The best therapeutic response by the nurse is:
A)
"I know how you feel. I have children of my own."
B)
"I am so sad for you. I'll stay with you for a while if you need to talk."
C)
"Didn't your doctor advise you about genetic counseling?"
D)
"Don't be so sad. You can always try again."
B
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a. change the dose of levothyroxine to 6 mcg/kg/day. b. discontinue the drug if the child's physical and mental development are normal. c. increase the dose to accommodate the child's increased growth. d. stop the drug for 4 weeks and check the child's TSH level.
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a. check for incompatibilities before taking any new medications b. ar-range to take a dose of analgesic prior to physical activity c. to take the analgesic around the clock as prescribed d. be alert for the signs of overdose toxicity
The nurse used multiple assessment tools to gather data on the family, which resulted in the nurse's feeling overwhelmed. What action should the nurse take next?
a. Meet with the agency supervisor and review the data together. b. Summarize all the data into five or six categories. c. Talk to a colleague and share the information gathered. d. Work with the family at the next visit to draw conclusions.