A client, a CEO of a major corporation, tells the nurse that he is not used to sitting around and waiting for things to get done. The nurse realizes this client is having difficulty with:
a. role overload c. the sick role
b. person-role conflict d. interpersonal role conflict
ANS: C
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An older adult is being treated with opioids for pain relief. Which of the following should the nurse strongly recommend to this client?
A) Exercise regularly. C) Follow a bowel regimen. B) Avoid harsh sunlight. D) Reduce fiber intake.
When teaching parents about mandatory newborn screening, it is important for the nurse to explain that the main purpose is to
a. Keep the state records updated. b. Allow accurate statistical information. c. Document the number of births. d. Recognize and treat newborn disorders early.
You are caring for a client who has had a cerebrovascular accident, with left hemiparesis and aphasia. The client responds to your spoken words with garbled responses. The nurse determines that the client has difficulty with message
A) Encoding B) Feedback C) Decoding D) Channeling
Which action would a United States healthcare provider need to take to understand the Chinese philosophy of HEALTH and ILLNESS?
1. Examine Taoist religion and philosophy. 2. Follow the Confucian way of life. 3. Understand the Chinese culture. 4. Live according to the Buddhist precepts.