A nurse is interviewing a newly admitted psychiatric client. Which nursing statement reflects a broad opening?
A) "Do you know why you are here?"
B) "Are you feeling depressed or anxious?"
C) "Tell me about what has been happening lately."
D) "Can you name the specific events that have contributed to your admittance?"
C
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The nurse has determined that in order to provide the highest quality care it is important to become more creative. What is the most effective way for the nurse to increase creativity?
1. Watch others implement creative solutions. 2. Work with a group to implement a creative solution. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of creative solutions. 4. Practice the steps of the process as often as possible.
Which of the following conditions does the nurse need to confirm when he or she taps the facial nerve of a client who has dysphagia?
A) Hypervolemia C) Hypomagnesemia B) Hypercalcemia D) Hypermagnesemia
Governments pay for approximately what percentage of some health care services?
a. 36.5% b. 40% c. 43.5% d. 47%
A client was exposed to radiation from a nuclear reactor explosion a month ago. What care will the nurse most likely provide to the client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Appetite stimulant as prescribed 2. Uninterrupted rest periods 3. Infection control precautions 4. Antiemetic as prescribed 5. Antidiarrheal as prescribed