A client is complaining of pruritus. The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
1. Excessive hair growth above the lip
2. Severe itching
3. Hives
4. Inflammation of the skin
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A patient tells a nurse, "The others won't give me my pain meds early, but you are more understanding, you know what it's like to be in pain, and you don't want to see your patients suffer
Could you find a way to get me my pill now? I won't tell anyone.". Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic? a. "I'm not comfortable doing that," then ignore subsequent requests for early meds. b. "I'll have to check with your doctor about that; I will get back to you after I do.". c. "It would be unsafe to give the medicine early; none of us will do that.". d. "I understand that you have pain, but giving medicine too soon would not be safe.".
Which of the following actions would be the most important to include in the plan of care for a child with infectious mononucleosis?
A) Limiting fluid intake B) Moving the child carefully C) Administering a corticosteroid D) Counseling the child to stop kissing
Which of the following entities must accredit or approve all nursing programs in its jurisdiction?
1. State board of nursing 2. NLNAC 3. CCNE 4. ANA
The nursing student smokes two packs of cigarettes per day. She recognizes that she needs to set the example of promoting health and wellness to her clients
She also recognizes that there are health risks involved with smoking and that she must stop smoking. Using the problem-solving process, which action is the best next step for this student? A) Visit the American Lung Society and read the available information B) Set a realistic, measurable goal for stopping smoking C) Get advice from her physician to help stop smoking D) Choose the best method to stop smoking