A client says that he does not want one particular nurse to care for him because she becomes defensive when he tells her how he is feeling and what he needs. The client is at risk for which of the following?
a. Prolonged hospitalization
b. Poor outcomes of care
c. Refusing to participate in the evaluation process
d. Rehospitalization at a later date
ANS: C
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A) "Cardioversion will essentially 'reset' the cells in your heart that control the electrical activity." B) "The essence of cardioversion is the destruction of some of the misfiring cells that are throwing off your heart's rhythm." C) "Cardioversion will provide an electrical signal that will boost the strength of your heart's electrical activity." D) "Cardioversion replaces your heart's self-conduction with an electrical signal that is provided artificially."
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Which of the following actions should the nurse take in this situation? 1. Reassure the teen that this is normal. 2. Notify the client's healthcare provider. 3. Obtain a dietary referral. 4. Educate the client regarding the importance of increased water intake.
What information will the nurse give to a pregnant woman with heart disease regarding her second stage of labor?
a. She will not be able to have any anesthesia. b. She will have a cesarean birth if she cannot quickly push the baby out. c. She will not be able to receive any analgesia. d. She will not be allowed to push.
A nurse is developing an education plan for a client with an impulse-control disorder. The nurse is planning to explain the emotional aspects associated with the behavior as part of the plan
Which of the following would the nurse describe as occurring first, before the individual commits the act? A) Remorse B) Tension C) Regret D) Pleasure