A client is being weaned from total parenteral nutrition to oral intake. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this client?
a. Electrolyte statuser
b. Thirst
c. Hung
d. Muscle weakness
ANS: A
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A. Maintain a calm demeanor. B. Clearly delineate the consequences of the behavior. C. Use therapeutic touch to convey empathy. D. Set limits on the behavior. E. Teach the client to avoid "I" statements related to expression of feelings.
The nurse is admitting a client with histrionic personality disorder to the inpatient unit. The nurse would anticipate that this client may exhibit which behavior?
A) Manipulation B) Distrust C) Perfection D) Self-dramatization
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for strength training. Once the patient receives his prosthesis, he will receive balance training. After that, he will be discharged to his daughter's home. A physical therapy and occupational therapy home evaluation should be ordered. you have provided several sessions of teaching to e.B. and his daughter about care of the residual limb. Which of these statements by E.B. reflects a need for further instruction? a. "I will inspect my limb daily for signs of skin irritation and infection, such as redness, drainage, and odor." b. "I will wash my limb every night with warm water and a bacteriostatic soap and dry it gently, allowing it to air dry for 20 minutes." c. "I will apply a mild lotion to my limb twice a day." d. "I will perform range-of-motion exercises to all my joints daily."