What is the primary nursing problem for a client with asymptomatic primary syphillis?
A. sexual dysfunction
B. acute pain
C. risk for injury
D. deficient knowledge
Answer: D. deficient knowledge
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An older adult has been admitted to the hospital with failure to thrive. Assessment suggests that the patient is in a severely malnourished state. Which of the following assessment findings is most suggestive of a vitamin A deficiency?
A) Night blindness B) Manic episodes C) Nonblanching erythema D) Petechiae
Which situation indicates use of a negative coping strategy by a client?
a. A client states "That heart attack was no fun, but at least it woke me up to my need for a better diet and more exercise.". b. A client tells the nurse "I am going to do whatever my doctor advises; after all, he knows more about things than I do.". c. The client muses "I definitely have cancer. Now I need to look at the effects of treatment and decide whether I will be able to work daily.". d. A client states "I would not be in this position if the company had a better safety program. I blame them for not explaining the hazards of that machine.".
A group of nursing students are scheduled to present a program on healthy hearts to various community groups, with a daycare center being the first location. What of the following advice should be given to them by their instructor?
a. Base the program on the audience's development and maturity. b. Bring (borrow if necessary) a model of the heart to help explain its functioning. c. Focus on entertaining the learners. d. Have lots of handouts to reinforce the lesson.
Which statement by the nurse is likely to elicit more information about the client's feelings about an event?
a. Tell me more. b. Why do you feel that way? c. Are you upset? d. Don't be upset about that."