The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old in traction. The boy has a nursing diagnosis of deficient diversional activity related to confinement in bed that is evidenced by verbalization of boredom and lack of participation in play, reading, and
schoolwork. Which of the following would be the best intervention?
A) Offer the child reading materials.
B) Enlist the aid of a child life specialist.
C) Encourage the child to complete his homework.
D) Ask for the parents' assistance.
B
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A client with a history of genital herpes asks the nurse what effect the herpes virus might have on her infant. The nurse's best response would be,
a. "You'll have to ask the doctor." b. "Fifty percent of infected infants die." c. "Since there are no symptoms at this time, we do not anticipate any infection in your infant." d. "The infection can be very serious for an infant, which is why we will be monitoring you closely during your pregnancy."
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic peripheral inflammation. Which neurotransmitters considered central in cognition are affected by this condition? Select all that apply.
A) Acetylcholine B) Oxytocin C) Dopamine D) Serotonin E) Glutamate
The perinatal nurse is providing care to Marilyn, a 25-year-old G1 TPAL 0000 woman hospitalized with severe hypertension at 33 weeks gestation. The nurse is preparing to administer the second dose of ?–methasone prescribed by the physician
Marilyn asks: "What is this injection for again?" The nurse's best response is: A) "This is to help your baby's lungs to mature" B) "This is to prepare your body to begin the labor process" C) "This is to help stabilize your blood pressure" D) "This is to help your baby grow and develop in preparation for birth"
The biggest difference between the nursing process and many psychotherapeutic approaches is:
a. identified outcomes b. interventions based on theory c. assessment of client's needs d. evaluation of effectiveness