A nurse plans to teach a client about a newly prescribed medication. Which of these nursing interventions would BEST assist the client in learning?
a. withholding any pain medication so the client can concentrate better
b. ensuring that the client is in a comfortable position and does not have to go to the bathroom
c. scheduling sessions after activities such as physical therapy so the client will be relaxed
d. planning teaching sessions before bed so the client can retain information before sleep
B
Physiologic barriers can affect a client's ability to learn or a nurse's ability to teach. The client who is experiencing physical discomfort is unable to attend to the teaching content, no matter how important it may be to effective self-care.
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A worker is characterized by her co-workers as "painfully shy" and lacking in self-confidence. Her
co-workers say she stays in her cubicle all day, never coming out for breaks or lunch. One day after falling on the ice in the parking lot, she goes to the nurse's office, where she apologizes for falling and mentions that she hopes the company will not fire her for being so clumsy. This worker's behavior could best be assessed as a. avoidant. b. dependent. c. histrionic. d. paranoid.
What action is most important for the nurse to teach the client who is at continuing risk for mild hypernatremia to take to prevent hypernatremia?
A. "Weigh yourself every morning and every night." B. "Check your pulse and rhythm every morning and every night." C. "Read the labels of all packaged foods to determine the sodium content." D. "When you prepare meals, try to bake or grill the food rather than frying it."
A male client age 15 years is experiencing nocturnal emissions. What nursing intervention would be appropriate for this client?
A) Ask the parents to consult with a specialist. B) Tell the client to limit physical activity in the evening. C) Ask the primary care provider to perform a physical examination. D) No intervention is necessary as this is a normal phenomenon.
A nurse on the cruise ship to Pacific Islands monitors the older adults for heat stroke in the hot weather. Which of the following persons is at greatest risk for developing heat stroke?
A) 82-year-old Pacific Islander working the stand B) 80-year-old Canadian who abstains from alcoholic drinks C) 82-year-old woman who has been on the cruise for 4 weeks D) 78-year-old man with Parkinson disease