To assess a patient's readiness to learn before planning, teaching activities, which question should the nurse ask:
a) What kind of work and leisure activities do you do
b) What information do you think you need right now
c) Do you have any religious beliefs that are inconsistent with the treatment
Ans: b) What information do you think you need right now
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A) prevent the patient from experiencing euphoria if he drinks alcohol. B) produce unpleasant reactions if the patient drinks alcohol. C) intensify the patient's CNS depression if he drinks alcohol. D) result in a depressed mood if he drinks alcohol.
The nurse is admitting a client to a rehabilitation facility after surgery for a hip replacement. The nurse observes the client appearing depressed
The client denies depression, but states that she is concerned about returning to her regular activities, including walking for exercise, because she is so tired. The nurse understands that: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. This client has unrealistic goals. 2. Stress might be affecting this client's mobility. 3. Walking will tire the client. 4. The client is at increased risk of disease due to immobility. 5. This client is at risk for affective disorder.
A program designed to increase exercise, reduce fat in the diet, increase positive thinking, and teach low-fat cooking methods to improve the health of the population in a city of 100,000 people could best be described as:
1. health promotion. 2. disease prevention. 3. holistic care. 4. nursing care.
What is an expected outcome after tracheostomy care is successfully performed?
a. A stoma site that is hard to the touch b. An inner cannula that is free of secretions c. Copious secretions obtained from suctioning d. Bloody secretions that have been suctioned