You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. The person needs to inhale:
a. Through pursed lips
b. Though the mouth
c. Through the nose
d. Through a mouthpiece
C
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The nurse caring for a patient with severe frostbite observes a purple flush on the hands and feet. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
a. Report this sign immediately. b. Place a warm towel over the extremities. c. Gently sponge with cool water. d. Medicate for pain.
A patient tells the nurse, "My therapist touched my face and asked me to come to his house for a romantic evening." The nurse recognizes that the therapist has engaged in which unethical behavior?
1. Invasion of privacy 2. Inappropriate self-disclosure 3. Failure to maintain boundaries 4. False imprisonment
Which of these is the MOST important indicator of a change in the client's neurological status?
a. level of conscious-ness c. headaches b. pupil reaction d. muscle strength
The nurse is advising a patient who is concerned about the need to lose weight. When discussing daily nutritional requirements, the patient reports hating vegetables
Which statement best reflects the current recommendations appropriate for this patient? 1. "Would you consider drinking a vegetable juice in place of whole vegetables?" 2. "If you want to maintain a healthy weight, eating vegetables will help tremendously." 3. "Vegetables are generally low in calories and should be incorporated in the daily diet." 4. "Can you try eating a daily serving of carrots or spinach, either cooked or in a salad?"