A client is demonstrating a moderate level of anxiety. She tells the nurse "I am so anxious that I could fly! I do not know what to do." A helpful response for the nurse to make would be
A. "What things have you done in the past that helped you feel more comfortable?"
B. "Let's try to focus on that adorable little granddaughter of yours."
C. "Why don't you sit down over there and work on that jigsaw puzzle?"
D. "Try not to think about the feelings and sensations you're experiencing."
Answer: A. "What things have you done in the past that helped you feel more comfortable?"
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a. "Do you often feel fat?" b. "Who plans the family meals?" c. "What do you eat in a typical day?" d. "What do you think about your present weight?"
The nurse is managing care for a patient with cirrhosis of the liver. The nurse teaches the patient about how to avoid injury that may result in bleeding. The patient asks the nurse why he is at risk to start bleeding
What is the best response by the nurse? 1. "Because your liver is injured and unable to manufacture platelets." 2. "Because your liver thickens your blood so it is less likely to clot." 3. "Because your liver is injured and cannot make clotting factors." 4. "Because your liver is breaking down your clotting factors too quickly."
The level of wastewater treatment where sludge is formed and removed is
A. primary wastewater treatment B. secondary wastewater treatment C. tertiary wastewater treatment D. quaternary wastewater treatment
What is the most likely explanation for a breastfeeding newborn who appears hungry more often than usual, is sleeping more hours in the day, and is crying more while awake?
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