When discussing the nursing process, the instructor stresses that for clients undergoing cardiac surgery, it is important for the nurse to demonstrate competence. What is the rationale for this statement?
A) To acknowledge the client's emotion
B) To encourage verbal conversation
C) To relieve the client's insecurity and anxiety
D) To encourage the client to communicate
C
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When the nurse is knowledgeable and competent, it relieves the client's insecurity and anxiety regarding the surgery.
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1. Implementing nursing orders Choice 2. Documenting Choice 3. Reassessing the client Choice 4. Delegating Choice 5. Determining the nurse's need for assistance Choice 6.
In questioning an older adult, which question is likely to elicit the most accurate informa-tion about the individual's adherence to the medication plan?
a. "You take digoxin (Lanoxin) at the correct time, don't you?" b. "Why didn't you take all of your digoxin (Lanoxin) last month?" c. "How many doses of digoxin (Lanoxin) do you think you missed?" d. "You have never missed a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin), have you?"
The daughter of an older patient is concerned that the patient continues to drive at age 81. What should the nurse share with the daughter and patient about motor vehicle accidents and older people?
1. The elderly have few wrecks, as they are more cautious drivers. 2. There are few studies available looking at this particular concern. 3. The risks of seniors over age 80 are similar to those of teen drivers. 4. Accidents are the result of cognitive changes not related to sensory problems.
The nurse is caring for a client who says, "This is how we've always done it." The best interpretation of this is that the client
a. is describing a cul-tural tradition c. does not want new information b. is being resistant d. has no need for new information