Nosebleeds
What will be an ideal response?
Epistaxis
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A client has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube in place. Which of these actions must the nurse take when caring for this client?
a. Rotate the PEG tube daily. b. Keep the PEG tube pinned to the client's gown at all times. c. Minimize flushing of the PEG tube. d. Cleanse the skin around the client's PEG tube with hydrogen peroxide.
During a physical assessment, the nurse notes that a patient has nonhealing sores on the arms and soft bleeding gums. What do these findings suggest regarding the patient's nutritional status?
A) Vitamin C deficiency B) Vitamin D deficiency C) Vitamin B12 deficiency D) Vitamin A deficiency
A nurse is leading a discussion regarding birth control measures. Which method is considered the most reliable method?
a. Coitus interruptus b. Breastfeeding c. Natural family planning d. Intrauterine device
Mrs. Alioto expresses concern about the impact that her hospitalization is having on her son, who must travel a long way each night after work to come to see her. Which response from the nurse is the best example of therapeutic communication?
A) "I'm sure your son wouldn't take on more of a burden than he can handle." B) "Why are you worrying about your son?" C) "What is it about your son's situation that concerns you the most?" D) "Are you afraid he'll fall asleep at the wheel and have an accident?"