The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed as being in the advanced stages of AIDS. A priority nursing assessment for this client is for:
A) Sensory impairment.
B) Cognitive impairment.
C) Social behaviors.
D) Anxiety state.
B
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a. a gradual decline in physical capabilities. b. optimal level of functioning. c. slight diminishing of visual acuity. d. minimal hearing loss.
The family members of a critically ill client tells the nurse, "We believe in the power of prayer. We will continue to pray that our loved on recovers."
Based on this data, which does the nurse realize that the family is demonstrating? A) Good family support system B) Spiritual health C) Conflict D) Denial
The client is waiting in a triage area to learn the medical status of his family following a motor vehicle accident. The client is pacing, taking deep breaths, and wringing the hands
Considering the effects in the body systems, what effects does the nurse anticipate in the liver? A) The liver will cease function and shunt blood to the heart and lungs. B) The liver will convert glycogen to glucose for immediate use. C) The liver will produce a toxic by product in relation to stress. D) The liver will maintain a basal rate of functioning.
A nursing student is discouraged and states, "I'll never be good at studying!" The most helpful remark another student could make would be
a. "For most students, study skills develop with organization, practice, and hard work." b. "For most students, study skills that were successful in high school are useful in nursing school." c. "For most students, study skills aren't really necessary if you listen carefully in class." d. "For most students, study skills depend on motivation to arrange adequate time to devote to learning."