After interviewing a patient about social supports, the nurse determines that the patient is experiencing emotional support from these social supports based on which statement?
A) "I'm glad I have someone that I can talk to."
B) "The person who cut my lawn was great!"
C) "I received a small community grant for groceries."
D) "The senior center gave me a booklet about my medications."
A
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The nurse is assessing an older adult client during a routine health maintenance visit. To assess the client's range of motion of the knees, which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Seat the client and extend the knee until the client alerts the nurse of severe pain. B) Seat the client and instruct to alert the nurse of any pain. C) Place the client prone and gently lift the entire leg. D) Have the client stand and extend the knee as far as it will go.
When teaching a client about peritoneal dialysis, the nurse should stress:
a. eating a meal before each session b. having family members or friends available for assistance c. staying in bed for the duration of the procedure d. strict aseptic care of the catheter site
The nurse's initial action when caring for an infant with a slightly decreased temperature is to:
a. Notify the physician immediately. b. Place a cap on the infant's head and have the mother perform kangaroo care. c. Tell the mother that the infant must be kept in the nursery and observed for the next 4 hours. d. Change the formula because this is a sign of formula intolerance.
The nurse is caring for a patient with idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care for this patient?
a. Assist with ambulation. b. Teach good hand hygiene. c. Avoid intramuscular injections. d. Obtain manual blood pressures.