When admitting a patient to the hospital, the nurse observes that the patient is distracted and tense. This behavior suggests a common reaction to hospitalization, which is:
a. relief about being cared for.
b. fear of the unknown.
c. feeling of powerlessness.
d. concern about cost.
B
Fear of the unknown may be the most common reaction to hospitalization.
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A middle-aged woman with a family history of breast cancer has told the nurse that she has begun taking 250 mg of vitamin E each day in an effort to prevent cancer. How should the nurse best respond to this woman's statement?
A) "Good for you. You're to be commended for being so proactive with your health." B) "If you do this, it's best to take several smaller doses during the day rather than one big dose." C) "Unfortunately, high doses of vitamins haven't been shown to protect against disease." D) "This is actually quite a dangerous practice, and might increase, rather than decrease, your cancer risk."
What aspects of a patient's culture will the health care provider keep in mind when providing care?
A. Parts of a person's culture are under conscious control. B. It is an extension of biological capabilities. C. It is the medium of social relationships. D. It identifies food preferences. E. It explains folklore and music.
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection for a client of average weight. At what angle would the nurse insert the needle?
a. 25-degree c. 60-degree b. 45-degree d. 90-degree
A person's artificial airway came out. What should you do?
a. Reinsert the airway. b. Call for the nurse at once. c. Ask the person to put it back in. d. Give oxygen.