A nurse teaches a patient deep-breathing exercises to help control his anxiety. This is considered what type of stress management technique?
A) meditation B) relaxation C) anticipatory guidance D) guided imagery
B
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A rape victim says to the nurse, "He said he loved me; he had been so nice; he said he wanted to show me how much he loved me. And then he...." Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Anyone can lose control; I'm sure he'll never do it again." b. "I'm not sure he loves you; he may just have wanted easy sex." c. "Rape isn't about love or even sex; it's about power and control." d. "You shouldn't have gone up to his room alone when the two of you had both been drinking."
The nurse has received the end-of-shift report on the postpartum unit. Which patient should the nurse see first?
1. Multip, 2nd day post-cesarean, moderate lochia serosa 2. Primip, day of delivery, fundus firm 2 cm above umbilicus 3. Multip, 1st postpartum day, 4 cm diastasis recti abdominis 4. Primip, 1st postpartum day, hypoactive bowel sounds all quadrants
Besides controlling pain of the post-abdominal surgery client with narcotics, the nurse suggests to the client that he
A) focus on pain relief B) use distraction C) describe the pain D) think about the next dose
When advising the mother of a 1-year-old child, the nurse recommends that children 1 year of age and older should limit whole milk consumption to:
a. 8 ounces per day b. 24 ounces per day c. 32 ounces per day d. 64 ounces per day