During the assessment, a teenaged client tells the nurse that she is anxious as well as frustrated because of the acne on her face. Which is the best response for the nurse?
A) "This is one of the most common physical changes during adolescence."
B) "It could be serious; seek consultation with a physician."
C) "Most adolescents get acne during adolescence, don't worry."
D) "You must be eating fried foods or sweets in large quantities."
A
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a. conjunctiva. b. sclera. c. lips and mucous membranes. d. soles of the feet.
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which client should the nurse identify as least prone to developing problems with anger management?
A) A child raised by a physically abusive parent B) An adult with a frontal lobe injury secondary to a motor vehicle accident C) A young adult living in the ghetto of an inner city D) A married adult employed 30 years at the same company
The postpartum client who had a vaginal delivery of a healthy newborn has a prescription for a sitz bath. The nurse who is assisting the client tells the client that the sitz bath will:
1. Numb the tissue. 2. Stimulate a bowel movement. 3. Reduce the edema and swelling. 4. Promote healing and provide comfort.
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a. D5 1?2 Normal saline b. D5 Lactated Ringers c. 1?2 Normal saline d. Normal saline