When teaching the patient about his or her illness, the most effective time is
A) on admission to the emergency room.
B) while transferring to the floor from the intensive care unit.
C) during readmission to the intensive care unit.
D) during the period of emotional acceptance.
D
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The nurse is teaching a client taking prenatal vitamins how to avoid constipation. Which should the nurse plan to include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Advise taking a daily laxative for constipation. b. Recommend a diet high in fruits and vegetables. c. Encourage an increase in fluid consumption during the day. d. Increase the intake of whole grains and whole grain products. e. Suggest increasing the intake of dairy products, especially cheeses.
The prenatal client in her third trimester tells the clinic nurse that she works 8 hours a day as a cashier and stands when at work. What response by the nurse is best?
1. "No problem. Your baby will be fine." 2. "Do you get regular breaks for eating?" 3. "Your risk of preterm labor is higher." 4. "Standing might increase ankle swelling."
Large rings and bracelets are dangerous because:
a. Patients and residents can pull them off. b. They can scratch patients and residents. c. They provide a place for microbes to grow and multiply. d. They can damage care equipment.
Which criterion would be useful for the nurse in choosing a good informant who can explain what is and what is not appropriate behavior in a group?
A. Has an office of power and authority and an appropriate title. B. Is careful to describe reality as the nurse wants to hear it. C. Is a member of the culture who has been actively involved for a long time. D. Is willing to explain as long as his or her knowledge is financially recognized.