Which virus is of great concern to the healthcare worker because it is blood-borne and may occur through accidental needlesticks?
A. hepatitis D virus (HDV)
B. hepatitis B virus (HBV)
C. hepatitis C virus (HCV)
D. hepatitis A virus (HAV)
Answer: B
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It is important for the nurse and the patient to communicate effectively. The inability of a patient to read and write can interfere with effective communication and place her in "health disparity." Which factor can help the patient's treatment plan?
a. Teaching the patient to read and write b. Teaching the patient about his drugs and disease process c. Teaching the patient to call the drug company for information about prescription drugs d. Giving instructions only in written form
A nurse is initiating a conversation with a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which of the following is an example of a barrier to therapeutic communication?
A) Clarification B) Validation C) Giving advice D) Using silence
Nonverbal communication has little effect on confused residents.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A client has been treated with an erythropoiesis-stimulating factor. Which client assessment would the nurse interpret as indicating the goal of this treatment has been reached?
1. The client's hemoglobin values have risen. 2. The client reports less shortness of breath on exertion. 3. The client has not had an episode of epistaxis in over 3 weeks. 4. The client reports enjoying a walk with family for the first time in months. 5. The client has not had a fever since treatment began.