A nurse is admitting a new patient who is scheduled to have a five-vessel cardiac bypass in the morning. Assessment reveals that the patient is very anxious. The nurse's aide reports that the patient's vital signs are elevated
How would the nurse document these findings in the patient's care plan?
A) Anxiety as evidenced by patient's verbalizations
B) Abnormal temperature as evidenced by vital sign assessment
C) Anxiety as evidenced by increased heart rate and pulse
D) Cardiac status stable as evidenced by electrocardiogram WNL
C
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A client has been on dialysis for 6 weeks. The family is complaining that instead of feeling grateful at this second chance at life, the client has become irritable with them and seems de-pressed. The most helpful response by the nurse would be
a. "Depression is very common at this time; it is hard to adapt to the losses s/he feels." b. "I am surprised that your loved one doesn't feel happier about being alive." c. "This must be very hard on you for your loved one to be so unappreciative." d. "We can arrange a psychiatric consultation if you think it will help."
What are causes of bowel and bladder elimination problems in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
a. Daily use of laxatives for defecation b. Inability to get to adequate water c. Fear of pain with defecation d. Total privacy during elimination e. Use of a bedpan for elimination
An immunocompromised HIV client is being discharged from the hospital. What food safety precautions should the nurse teach the client?
1. Boil the dishes for 10 minutes after each use 2. Drink only bottled beverages 3. Wash the dishes in warm soapy water between each use 4. Throw away leftovers