A 25-year-old female patient complains of acute pain in her abdomen. The nurse touches her arm and she recoils. The nurse should recognize that touch:
A) Increases pain sensation.
B) Is offensive to most individuals.
C) Is very personal and should be avoided.
D) Is interpreted differently by each culture.
D
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A student nurse is in her community health clinical rotation. She is visiting a family with a new baby. Which of the following statements made by the mother of a 1-month-old infant indicates the need for client education?
a. "My baby should double his birth weight by the time he is 6 months old." b. "I shouldn't give my baby any cow's milk until he is at least a year old." c. "My baby has been fussy lately; I believe he is probably cutting his teeth." d. "I shouldn't put my baby on a fluffy pillow to sleep."
The staff nurse was providing discharge instructions to the client. After the nurse discussed the importance of making an appointment the following week for a follow-up visit with the physician, the client said, "I wonder if I can go visit my daughter who
lives out of town next week." The nurse determined that the client: a. Used selective perception to hear what she wanted to hear b. Decided not to see the physician for a follow-up c. Had poor cognitive abilities d. Mistrusted the nurse's instructions
A client with Parkinson disease is experiencing an increase in bradykinesia. What will the client demonstrate with this manifestation?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Slow speech 2. Difficulty chewing 3. Shuffling the feet when walking 4. Stooped posture 5. Lack of facial expression
Where do most accidents occur?
a. In the home b. In the car c. At day care d. On the playground