The nurse is planning to discuss spirituality with a client. The situation in which this discussion would be least accepted by the client would be:
a. during a routine physical examination.
b. when learning about a life-threatening illness.
c. while being treated for a serious medical condition.
d. when experiencing the loss of a loved one.
ANS: A
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1. Second degree burn 2. Migraine headache 3. Gas pain 4. Knee sprain
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1. "I should practice deep breathing exercises before trying to teach a client how to use them." 2. "Massage therapy can help alleviate pain for clients with cancer." 3. "It is important to assess the client's motivation to participate in treatment before beginning." 4. "These techniques should be used for all clients."
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A. BSA graph. B. pediatric weight graph. C. drug dose grid. D. nomogram.
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A) Patients that are nauseated. B) Patients that are intubated. C) Patients that refuse medications. D) a and b are correct.