A patient has cystic fibrosis and the night nurse caring for him notices his difficult breathing
The nurse calls the father to report his condition and regrets that his father, who has been continually present, cannot be there at this particular time. The patient's sister has influenza and the father stayed at home to care for his daughter. The nurse frequently assesses the patient during the night and monitors his deteriorating condition carefully. In the morning, the nurse sees the patient's father and approaches him to talk about his current condition. The nurse's best response to the father at this time would be:
A) "I am sorry that your son passed away during the night."
B) "Please sit down. I want to update you about your son's condition."
C) "Your son might die. Come with me now and see him before it's too late."
D) "Your son had a difficult night. It is too bad you were not here with him."
B
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1. The client remained up all night discussing negative life situations with the nursing staff. 2. The client ate 100% of breakfast and lunch and ate 25% of the evening meal the past two days. 3. The client remained in the room reading and watching listening to music 90% of the day. 4. The client slept 60% of the night while remaining in bed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Which statement made by the client newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus indicates a need for further teaching about the course and management of this disease?
A. "I will take my medication even if my symptoms improve." B. "I will report any fever to my health care provider immediately." C. "I will sunbathe as often as possible to ensure I get enough vitamin D." D. "I will not have my hair dyed, frosted, or permed unless I am in a period of re-mission."
When teaching the client with vascular disease about the effects of smoking on the individual's condition, the nurse should:
a. provide instruction about dietary changes that will decrease risks. b. provide information about smoking cessation. c. provide support for smoking cessation. d. encourage the client to decrease smoking, if the individual is unable to quit.
The first psychiatric hospital in the United States was built in 1773 in:
1. Boston, Massachusetts 2. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 3. Williamsburg, Virginia 4. Hartford, Connecticut