You care for a 12-year-old girl with Crohn's disease. A primary assessment you would want to make when caring for her would be to note if
A) lung sounds are clear.
B) she has a temperature.
C) her joints are not swollen.
D) she has a headache.
B
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Refugees frequently experience depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders caused by their particular circumstances. Therefore, in addition to a cultural assessment, what is important for the nurse to assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Immigration history b. History of arrival in the new country c. How long the refugee has been in the new country d. Whether anyone or anything was lost in coming to the new country e. What type of medical insurance the refugee will be seeking to obtain
The nurse is utilizing the technique of motivational interviewing to instruct a client on ways to limit alcohol intake. Which of the following are techniques used when implementing motivational interviewing? (Select all that apply.)
1. Express empathy 2. Develop discrepancy 3. Avoid arguing 4. Roll with resistance 5. Support self-efficacy 6. Contract for goal achievement
A client has been started on efavirenz (Sustiva) for the treatment of HIV. The client is reporting nightmares, dizziness, and a reduced ability to concentrate. The nurse tells the client that these CNS symptoms should diminish in 3 to ___ weeks
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Which of the following is indicated when the client is to have passive range-of-motion exercises performed by the nurse?
A. Exercise the joint beyond the point of slight resistance. B. Perform movements quickly. C. Perform each movement one time during the session. D. Institute exercises as soon as the client's ability to move the extremity is lost.