The nurse is caring for a couple who have just learned that their infant has a genetic disorder. Which of the following would be least appropriate for the nurse at this time?
A) Actively listen to the parents' concerns.
B) Teach the parents about the child's medical needs.
C) Provide time for the parents to ask questions.
D) Offer suggestions for support services.
B
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A) Hepatic impairment B) Hypertension C) Renal impairment D) Mental health problems E) Habitual alcohol use
Certification as a holistic nurse can be gained through which organization?
1. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 2. American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation (AHNCC) 3. American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) 4. American Nurses Association (ANA)
Which project or game would you anticipate that a preschooler would most enjoy while hospitalized?
A) Turning out the lights to play hide and seek B) Planting flower bulbs that she can watch grow next spring C) Dressing in her mother's coat to play house D) Playing an electronic, hand-held game
There is concern that a client wearing a long leg cast is at risk for developing compartment syndrome due to swelling
The nurse caring for the client shows the best understanding of the complication and its specific treatment by gathering the following equipment: 1. Ace bandages, to wrap around the bi-valved cast. 2. Extra pillows, to elevate the casted extremity above the heart. 3. A Doppler, to aid in assessing the strength of peripheral pulses. 4. A percussion hammer, to physically assess reflexes for damage.