A female client has made the decision to leave her alcoholic husband. She is feeling very depressed. Which statement by the nurse best conveys empathy?
A) "I know you are feeling very depressed right now. I felt the same way when I decided to leave my husband. But I can tell you from personal experience, you are doing the right thing."
B) "I can understand that you are feeling depressed right now. It was a very difficult decision to make. I'll sit here with you for awhile."
C) "I am very sorry you are going through this difficult time. I wish things could be better for you."
D) "It is a sad thing to have to break up a marriage. It's unfortunate that it didn't work out for you."
B
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A child has been having an asthma attack for the last 8 hours. Because of the child's inability to exhale effectively, the nurse assesses for respiratory __________
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The nurse is changing an abdominal dressing on a disoriented 89-year-old man, when he grabs the nurse's breast with both hands and pulls it toward his mouth, muttering something about "Mary" (his wife). The best therapeutic response is:
1. Stereotype him as a "dirty old man" and warn the rest of the staff to stay away from him. 2. Get a doctor's order for wrist restraints when nurses go near the patient, such as for dressings, baths, and feedings. 3. Maintain eye contact with the patient and then clearly tell him, and repeat, "I am your nurse, I am coming to help you eat, bathe, and change your stomach band-age. I am not Mary." 4. "That dressing needs changing. Don't be a naughty boy with me again or I will slap your hands and call Mary to come and do all your care herself!"
__________ is a vague, uneasy feeling, the cause of which is not readily identifiable
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Numerous health agencies in the United States have issued dietary recommendations so that Americans can choose diets aimed at what?
A) Reducing their weight B) Increasing their activity levels C) Reducing their risk of chronic disease D) Reducing the risk of acute heart disease