You are assigned to assist a new patient in storing his belongings. The patient brought family pictures and a model airplane from home. You should
A) put everything away in the closet and drawers.
B) inform the patient that the personal items should not be used.
C) ask the family to take the personal items home.
D) assist the patient to display his personal items in an attractive manner.
D
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The nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following an emergency appendectomy
The nurse is reviewing the client's lab values and notes that the client's calcium levels have increased since before surgery. Which intervention should the nurse implement to decrease the client's possibility of developing hypercalcemia? A) Measure vital signs every 8 hours. B) Assist the client to ambulate around the room at least three times daily. C) Irrigate the client's Foley catheter daily. D) Assist the client to turn, cough, and deep breathe every 2 hours.
Meditation, with or without cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Increases levels of dopamine. 2. Increases mood disturbance. 3. May reduce cognitive decline associated with aging. 4. Is equivalent to a state of rest. 5. Is a difficult technique to master.
A client has been admitted with a history of dizzy spells and nausea. The client's blood pressure is highly variable with an elevated temperature on 3 successive days
The physician has ordered vital-sign monitoring, including temperature, heart rate, respirations, and blood pressure every 4 hours. What type of assessment is this type of monitoring called? a. comprehensive c. ongoing b. focused d. primary