Ethically, it is important that psychiatric nurses keep a ___________________ attitude when treating patients:
a. positive
b. serious
c. nonjudgmental
d. friendly
C
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Which action should the nurse take first? a. Assess airway, breathing, and level of consciousness. b. Administer an amiodarone bolus followed by a drip. c. Cardiovert the client with a biphasic defibrillator. d. Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
A nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. The patient states that her pain is a 3 on a scale from 1 to 10. What nonpharmacological interventions can the nurse provide? Select all that apply
A) Encourage massage. B) Encourage relaxation techniques. C) Discourage any position changes. D) Provide diversion activities.
A woman is hospitalized with severe pre-eclampsia. The nurse is meal-planning with the client. The nurse should encourage a diet that is high in:
1. Sodium. 2. Carbohydrates. 3. Protein. 4. Fruits.
Which statements made by a couple who have recently retired support the nurse's evaluation that the transition to retirement has been a successful one? Select all that ap-ply
a. "I'm afraid we can't make it that weekend; we'll be visiting the grandchil-dren." b. "I'm not accustomed to sharing my kitchen with anyone else." c. "One week I was working 50 hours and the next I didn't have to get up until noon." d. "I often wonder if my buddies from the plant miss me." e. "We have found a few painless ways to reduce our monthly expenses."