The nurse is using cognitive behavior therapy with a client who has an eating disorder. Which of the following techniques would be appropriate for the nurse to use?
A) Setting weight range goals for the client
B) Encouraging the client to explain the eating disorder
C) Challenging dysfunctional thoughts
D) Involving the family in the sessions with the client
C
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In using nitrate products for coronary artery disease, the nurse instructs the patient about the benefits of taking nitrates using which of the following responses. (Select all that apply.)
1. Oxygen demands are reduced in the heart. 2. Small blood vessels are increased in the heart. 3. The inner heart has less oxygen supply. 4. Oral nitrates are changed in the liver to inactive products.
An example of mechanical digestion includes
a. activity of salivary amylase in the mouth. b. churning and mixing of food in the sto-mach. c. action of bile breaking fats into smaller droplets. d. effects of secretin in stimulating the pan-creas to release bicarbonate.
A client is to undergo an invasive procedure by a physician. The client is questioning some of the terminology in the consent form. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse?
1. "Just sign the form, and I'll make sure your physician talks to you before he begins the procedure." 2. "I'll explain whatever you don't understand." 3. "You should have asked your physician when he was in here." 4. "I'll call your physician back in the room to answer your questions."
The nurse is preparing to assist the physician in removal of a chest tube. What should the nurse do to prepare the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess the patient's need for pain medication. b. Instruct the patient about the process. c. Teach the patient to take a deep breath and hold it. d. Clamp the chest tubes.