A community health nurse, visits an 81-year-old newly diagnosed insulin-dependent diabetic who lives alone. The nurse has visited the family three previous times and is visiting early in the morning to observe his client's insulin administration technique
The nurse finds the client depressed over his or her situation one morning. The nurse suggests that together they list positive points about his or her situation and discuss his or her feelings. This is an example of which of the following?
A) Strengthening
B) Data collection
C) Goal-directed questioning
D) Measuring family functioning
Ans: A
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A client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder is experiencing insomnia. Which interventions would be beneficial for this client?
Select all that apply. A) Discuss the importance of exercise before sleep. B) Instruct in relaxation techniques. C) Encourage the use of sedatives. D) Suggest daytime naps. E) Coach in the use of guided imagery.
The nurse educator is teaching a management and leadership class to a group of nursing students. The educator presents information regarding case management and case manager
Which statement, if made by a student, indicates the need for additional education on this subject matter? A) "Case managers can only be licensed professional nurses who have extensive patient care experience." B) "The collection of baseline data for conditions or diagnoses that will be managed is an essential component of case management." C) "Case managers usually do not provide direct client care; instead, they coordinate and monitor others providing direct client care." D) "A case manager's typical caseload is 10-15 clients, mostly representing high-volume, high-cost, and high-risk diagnoses for the hospital."
A client for whom the nurse would provide post–acute care is the
a. 38-year-old following cesarean birth. b. 40-year-old recovering from kidney stone removal. c. 60-year-old receiving a regulated regimen of anti-hypertensive medication. d. 76-year-old needing rehabilitation after cardiac surgery.
If an individual has smallpox, how would it most likely be spread?
A) fecal-oral route B) direct contact C) contaminated items D) by birds