A client asks why the nurse is asking how the client's family experiences and tolerates pain. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "It is just a way for me to more fully understand you and your upbringing."
B) "It helps me to direct interventions toward your cultural history."
C) "It helps me to determine how the family understands and perceives pain."
D) "It will allow me to see if you are more likely to react to pain in a negative manner."
C
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The nurse has explained physiological changes that occur during pregnancy. Which statement indicates that the woman understands the information?
a. "Blood pressure goes up toward the end of pregnancy." b. "My breathing will get deeper and a little faster." c. "I'll notice a decreased pigmentation in my skin." d. "There will be a curvature in the upper spine area."
The nurse is caring for a client with multiple organ failure and in metabolic acidosis. Which pair of organs is responsible for regulatory processes and compensation?
A) Kidney and liver B) Heart and lungs C) Lungs and kidney D) Pancreas and stomach
A client with a BMI of 33 is experiencing increasing fatigue which is attributed to a sedentary job and lifestyle. Which question should the nurse ask when beginning to assess this client and current body weight?
a. "How do you feel about your current weight status?" b. "Do you have other family members who are obese?" c. "Do you think that being obese contributes to your fatigue?" d. "Have you noticed that you are more tired now that you have gained an extra 50 pounds?"
According to Nightingale, a nurse is defined as
A. The handmaiden of the physician. B. A member of the moral majority. C. Any woman who had charge of the personal health of somebody, whether well or sick. D. An individual who felt a calling to take charge of the sick.