A nurse is working with a client who is angry and complaining that the care he is receiving is "worthless". The nurse responds to the client calmly and non-defensively, stating, "You are very angry right now
I don't want to discuss this with you while you are so upset. I will be back in 1 hour to meet with you, and we will talk about it then." This is an example of which assertive technique?
A) Defusing
B) Clouding or fogging
C) Responding as a broken record
D) Shifting from content to process
A
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The nurse is caring for a client who has been in a coma for several days. Appropriate care for the client's eyes includes: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Clean the eyes with saline solution and cotton balls. 2. Instill artificial tears into lower eyelids as ordered. 3. Monitor eyes for exudate. 4. Eyes require no special hygiene. 5. Administer moist compresses every 2–4 hours.
A patient who has sustained a nondepressed skull fracture is admitted to the acute medical unit. Nursing care should include which of the following?
A) Preparation for emergency craniotomy B) Watchful waiting and close monitoring C) Administration of inotropic drugs D) Fluid resuscitation
A medical nurse is careful to adhere to infection control protocols, including handwashing. Which statement about handwashing supports the nurse's practice?
A) Frequent handwashing reduces transmission of pathogens from one patient to another. B) Wearing gloves is known to be an adequate substitute for handwashing. C) Bar soap is preferable to liquid soap. D) Waterless products should be avoided in situations where running water is unavailable.
A patient has localized muscle spasms after an injury. The prescriber has ordered tizanidine [Zanaflex] to alleviate the spasms
When obtaining the patient's health history, the nurse should be concerned about which possible reason for considering another drug? a. Concomitant use of aspirin b. A history of hepatitis c. A history of malignant hyperthermia d. Occasional use of alcohol