The nurse is providing care to a terminal patient who states, "I wonder if my faith is strong enough to allow me to go to heaven." Which stage of Kubler-Ross' grieving process is the patient experiencing?
1) Stage I
2) Stage II
3) Stage III
4) Stage IV
ANS: 2
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When advising a morbidly obese patient about the benefits of weight reduction, which of the following statements would be most accurate to share?
A) "All you need to do is stop drinking sodas and sugary drinks." B) "A 10 lb loss of weight can produce a decrease in blood pressure." C) "An increased 'waist-to-hip' ratio can lead to too much pressure on the liver and intestines." D) "If your leptin (hormone) level is too low, you are at increased risk for developing high BP."
The nurse is preparing to instruct a client scheduled for surgery on how to perform leg exercises. What reasons should the nurse include when explaining the purpose of these exercises to the client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Maintains muscle tone 2. Promotes cardiac output 3. Ensures range of motion 4. Prevents the development of pneumonia 5. Reduces the risk for deep venous thrombosis
The nurse is providing preoperative care for a client undergoing ambulatory surgery for a tumor excision. Which of the following is a nursing responsibility?
A) Perform preoperative preparation. B) Remove all jewelry including wedding bands. C) Remove eyeglasses, dental prostheses, and hearing aids on initial check-in. D) Make sure the client is wearing one or two ID bands and an allergy band.
Sirolimus and cyclosporine are being used to prevent renal transplant rejection in an adult patient. What principle should guide the nurse's administration of these two drugs?
A) Sirolimus should be given orally; cyclosporine should be administered IV. B) The two drugs should be administered together to potentiate their effects. C) The two drugs should be given at least 4 hours apart. D) The drugs should be administered in a single intramuscular injection.