A patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome asks if recovery is possible. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "Recovery will be slow, but your chance of getting better is good."
2. "Only time and prayer will tell."
3. "Do not worry about that right now."
4. "Recovery is not likely."
Correct Answer: 1
Recovery is likely, but it can take weeks to years for recovery. Nontherapeutic responses do not address the patient's concerns.
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The best response by the nurse includes which information regarding risk factors for melanoma? a. Avoid exposure to the sun and use protective measures when exposure occurs. b. Have all nevi removed. c. Watch for changes in moles, especially on the back. d. There is nothing that prevents malignant melanoma, but it is curable if detected early.
Which simulator model is most appropriate for learning to obtain an arterial blood gas?
a. Standardized patient b. Computer-controlled mannequin c. Arm model from elbow to fingers d. Computer model
A patient tells the nurse, "My husband left me to be with God." What should the nurse realize this patient is demonstrating?
1. coping 2. denial 3. a regional difference in the way death is expressed 4. a cultural rite related to death
Which of the following interventions would help prevent falls in the elderly client?
A) Exercise regularly. B) Turn the light on after getting out of bed. C) Place socks on feet. D) Check vision every 5 years.