The student nurse is experiencing intense emotion toward the client for no obvious reason. Which approach by the nursing student would be best?
A) Ignore the feelings and continue to care for the client.
B) Discuss feelings with the client.
C) Ask to change assignments.
D) Discuss feelings with the nursing instructor.
D
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A client has blood drawn for an arterial blood gas. When applying pressure to the puncture site, it is important for the nurse to:
1. Hold the pressure for at least 60 seconds. 2. Have a tourniquet available in case bleeding does not stop. 3. Hold the pressure for 5 minutes or longer. 4. Keep the extremity elevated above the heart.
A patient had a seizure that consisted of impaired consciousness and the appearance of a dreamlike state. How does the healthcare professional chart this episode?
a. Focal seizure b. Complex focal seizure c. Tonic-clonic seizure d. Atonic seizure
List six ways in which you can assist the patient with ALS with feeding and maintaining good nutrition.
What will be an ideal response?
While the nurse is assessing the patient's respirations, it is important for the patient to
a. Be aware of the procedure being done. b. Not know that respirations are being assessed. c. Understand that respirations are estimated to save time. d. Not be touched until the entire process is finished.