A nurse is caring for a client who has suffered a stress-related myocardial infarction. Which client statement is indicative of a readiness to learn about the role of stress in physical illness?
A) "I just need to take my blood pressure medication religiously."
B) "What's this mumbo-jumbo about deep breathing?"
C) "My father had six heart attacks and survived them all. I plan to do the same."
D) "I eat well and exercise. What else do you think could have led to my heart attack?"
D
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The pediatric intensive care nurse understands the effects of stress on the critically ill child. Which factors increase stress in this population? (Select all that apply.)
A. Communication barriers B. Consistent sleep hours C. Lighting D. Noise E. Pain
After the anesthesiologist has a difficult time intubating a patient, which potential risk does the nurse assess for?
A) Hyperthermia B) Tachycardia C) Hypovolemia D) Broken teeth
The nurse is concerned that a client is demonstrating signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which clinical manifestations observed during the nursing assessment causes the nurse to come to this conclusion?
Select all that apply. A) Not making eye contact with the nurse B) Female age 25 C) Client checking the contents of a purse several times within minutes D) Client repeating the words "third floor" E) Client asking to use the bathroom in the middle of the assessment
Which action should the nurse suggest to reduce insulin needs in the client with diabetes mellitus?
A. Reducing intake of water and other liquids to no more than 2 L/day B. Eating animal organ meats high in insulin C. Taking two 1-hour naps daily D. Walking 1 mile each day