The client tried to stab himself. He has been admitted to the medical unit for treatment of his wounds. The most important goal of treatment for him is to
1. find out why he did it.
2. protect him from harm.
3. evaluate his coping skills.
4. monitor the healing of his wounds.
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The goal of treatment is to protect the client from harm.
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An older adult is newly diagnosed with primary hypertension and has just been started on a beta-blocker. The nurse's health education should include which of the following?
A) Increasing fluids to avoid extracellular volume depletion from the diuretic effect of the beta-blocker B) Maintaining a diet high in dairy to increase protein necessary to prevent organ damage C) Use of strategies to prevent falls stemming from postural hypotension D) Limiting exercise to avoid injury that can be caused by increased intracranial pressure
The nursing is caring for a client who is hospitalized for cellulitis of the foot. Which nursing diagnoses should the nurse use to plan this client's care?
Select all that apply. A) Social Isolation related to skin infection B) Altered Skin Integrity related to skin infection C) Acute Pain related to skin infection D) Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to skin infection E) Powerlessness related to inability to control the infection
Multilateral organizations
a. Receive funding from multiple sources b. Control the spread of disease c. Feed the people of the world d. Use nurses as their main source of information
During a client's hospitalization, he has developed shortness of breath, with edema. What action should the nurse take?
A) Review the nursing care plan. B) Implement changes in the current interventions. C) Involve the family in changes. D) Revise the plan of care.