During the health interview of the head and neck, a patient tells the nurse about always feeling cold and preferring warm weather
What additional questions can the nurse ask to learn more information about the patient's symptom? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Do you dress more warmly than other people?
B) "Do you use more blankets that others at home?
C) "Do you perspire more than others?"
D) "Do you perspire less than others?"
E) "Have you lost weight recently?"
A, B, D
You might also like to view...
How long does the embryonic stage of pregnancy typically last?
a. 3 weeks b. 4 weeks c. 6 weeks d. 8 weeks
A client undergoing outpatient chemotherapy for cancer treatment expresses concern about being kept alive on life support. The nurse should suggest that the client contact a lawyer to:
1. Prepare for assisted suicide. 2. Prepare advance directives and a living will. 3. Meet with her family to decide what would be best for her. 4. Discuss disposal of her assets.
The nurse instructed an older patient on the importance of maintaining adequate hydration. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional teaching is needed?
1. "I'll drink water and unsweetened beverages whenever I feel thirsty." 2. "I can add an extra cup of decaffeinated coffee with breakfast and dinner." 3. "I will set up a schedule to drink a glass of water every 2 hours throughout the day." 4. "If I drink a lot of fluids, I'll have to go to the bathroom more often, but I'll get more exercise."
The nursing instructor is teaching the senior nursing students about the stages of crisis
The instructor uses the following example: The nurse notes that the family members of a patient who was injured in an accident are blaming each other for the circumstances leading up to the accident. The nurse appropriately lets the family members express their remorse, while explaining that there was probably little they could do to prevent the injury. What stage of crisis is this family in? A) Anxiety and denial B) Remorse and guilt C) Anger D) Grief