Which of the following interventions requires a referral to a therapist with specialized training?
A) guided imagery
B) biofeedback
C) time management
D) progressive relaxation
B) biofeedback
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The nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed diabetic regarding the diabetic diet. Which of the following factors will have the biggest impact on compliance?
a. Clarity of the instructions b. Severity of the disease c. Timing of the instructions d. Motivation of the patient
A nurse in the intensive care unit is caring for a post-transplantation client. This client's first set of vital signs were temperature 94.4° F, pulse 110 beats/min, respirations ventilated at 20 breaths/min, blood pressure mm Hg
After 2 hours, the vital signs are temperature 98.4° F, pulse 108 beats/min, respirations ventilated at 20 breaths/min, blood pressure mm Hg. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time? a. Anticipate an order for arterial blood gasses (ABGs). b. Call the physician to report that the client is still tachycardic. c. Chart the findings and continue to monitor the client. d. Prepare to administer vasoconstricting agents.
Two days later, the client calls the nurse to report a sore throat, fever, and jaundice. The nurse should advise the client to:
a. decrease the dose of the sulfonamide. b. go to bed and rest. c. call the health care provider tomorrow, if he feels worse. d. stop the sulfonamide and see the health care provider as soon as possible.
The client is interested in starting an exercise program that will provide the most benefit. What type of exercise is known to raise the metabolic rate?
A) Intense aerobic exercise C) Flexibility exercise B) Low-impact aerobic exercise D) Resistance exercise