When assisting a client with the self-administration of medication, the nursing assistant is permitted to
A) fill a medication container.
B) remove a pill from a medication bottle.
C) instruct the client to take the medication.
D) open a medication container.
D
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At this time, the priority nursing statement would be which of the following? 1. "Don't worry; everything will be okay. We will take excellent care of your child." 2. "You should press charges against the drunk driver." 3. "Your child's leg was crushed, and might have to be amputated." 4. "Your child's condition is very critical; her face is swollen, and she might not look like herself."
The client with schizophrenia is on olanzapine (Zyprexa) and has gained ten pounds in the four weeks after its initiation. The client asks the nurse if the weight gain is related to this medication. What nursing response is correct?
1. This medication is associated with weight gain in some clients. 2. The client is most likely gaining weight due to a hidden alcohol problem. 3. The client was evidently not weighed correctly initially. 4. The client is probably just feeling better and eating more.
A student nurse is providing care for a woman who has a hearing impairment. Which of the following measures should the student take when communicating with this patient? (Select all that apply)
A) Speak as loudly as possible. B) Ask the patient if she understands after each sentence. C) Face the patient directly. D) Eliminate as much background noise as possible. E) Speak clearly and not too quickly.
A nurse from a medical-surgical unit floats to the inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse tells the charge nurse, "I don't know how you can work with all of these crazy people.". Select the best reply by the charge nurse
A) "Don't worry, you'll get used to it.". B) "Mental illness is a disease caused by dysregulation of the brain.". C) "Maybe you should consider transferring to a medical-surgical floor.". D) "Believe me, it is not safe to work with some of these clients.".