Which of the following is recommended to ensure safety for the home healthcare nurse?
A) traveling with another nurse C) talking to family members
B) carrying a cellular phone D) refusing assignments
B
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A 33-year-old patient states, "I eat anything I want and just have a laxative for dessert!" The nurse realizes that this patient is exhibiting which behavior?
1. bulimia 2. anorexia 3. effective weight control 4. distorted body image
Which physical assessment technique would be used to identify rales?
1) Inspection 2) Palpation 3) Percussion 4) Auscultation
Which is an appropriate intervention for a child with nephrotic syndrome who is edematous?
a. Teach the child to minimize body movements. b. Change the child's position every 2 hours. c. Avoid the use of skin lotions. d. Bathe every other day.
While talking with a nurse, a patient remarks, "My father's been dead for months. I think Mom needs to get on with her life.". The most appropriate response by the nurse is:
a. "Giving her support will be more helpful than being critical.". b. "Have you thought of ways you might help her find more pleasure in her life?" c. "It's possible that she still needs more time. Grieving often takes 1 year or more.". d. "A death is usually a crisis for the whole family. How has his death affected you?"