When the critical care nurse is interacting and problem solving with family members, the nurse needs to assess the
A) patient's social habits, evaluating for potential complications.
B) meaning the family has attached to the event.
C) degree of panic being experienced due to the patient's condition.
D) strongest member of the family and inform him or her of patient changes.
B
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While providing care in an obstetric setting, the nurse should understand that postpartum care of the woman with cardiac disease
a. Is the same as that for any pregnant woman b. Includes rest, stool softeners, and monitoring of the effect of activity c. Includes ambulating frequently alternating with active range of motion d. Includes limiting visits with the infant to once per day
The mother of a school-age child is distraught over the ongoing oppositional behavior demonstrated by the child at home and at school. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse select as appropriate for the child and family at this time?
A) Risk for self-directed violence related to impulsivity B) Situational low self-esteem related to lack of successful coping strategies C) Impaired social interaction related to short attention span and distractibility D) Interrupted family processes related to inability of child to follow instructions
A client is receiving therapy for gout. Which information should the nurse provide?
1. "You should not drink alcohol." 2. "You should increase intake of fatty fish like salmon and sardines." 3. "Take a vitamin C supplement while on your medication for gout." 4. "Increase your fluid intake to 2 to 4 liters each day." 5. "If your joint pain does not improve, let us know."