The newly diagnosed cancer patient says, "I can't stand to think about chemo." The most therapeutic response would be:
1. "What about chemo concerns you?"
2. "Chemo is so much better than it used to be."
3. "Wow! I can sure understand that!"
4. "Have you had chemo before?"
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The open-ended query invites further discussion about the patient's concerns. The other op-tions reinforce the patient's concerns, give false reassurance, or offer a closed query.
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The nurse is creating a handout on reproduction for teen clients. Which piece of information should the nurse include in this handout?
1. The fertilized ovum is called a gamete. 2. Prior to fertilization, the sperm are zygotes. 3. Ova survive 12–24 hours in the fallopian tube if not fertilized. 4. Sperm survive in the female reproductive tract up to a week.
Prior to the client's discharge from an acute care facility, the nursing case manager has the nursing staff, client, client's family, physical therapist, and home health nurse meet. The purpose of this is to:
A) provide client education. B) evaluate the effectiveness of the hospitalization. C) determine hospital-based services. D) prepare the client for home care.
Patients may be smiling, talking, or sleeping and still be having pain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which drug is administered when a patient is experiencing premature labor?
a. Magnesium sulfate b. Oxytocin (Pitocin) c. Levonorgestrel (Mirena) d. Terbutaline (Brethine)