During a psychoeducational group on assertiveness training a client asks, "Why do we need to learn about this stuff?" Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) "Because your doctor requires you to attend this group."
B) "Being assertive is the ability to stand up for yourself while respecting the rights of others."
C) "Assertiveness training teaches you how to ask for what you want."
D) "Assertive people are in tune with the needs and rights of others."
B
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A) To maintain warmth and show respect for the client's modesty B) To allow the client to use the floor for support C) To maintain safety should the client become dizzy or faint D) To help the client tolerate the sitting position
The LPN is aware of the various changes in the healthcare field. What important factor remains the same in this time of change?
A) Nurses must provide safe, high-quality, cost-effective care to individuals, families, and communities. B) Nurses must inform clients that they will have to use facilities that are within their service area. C) Clients must become actively involved in the process of standardizing care. D) Nurses will have to work in unsafe conditions in order to provide care to clients.
A client is admitted for a drug overdose with a central nervous system (CNS) depressant. The priority nursing action when planning care for this client would be to:
A) Check the client's belongings for additional drugs. B) Pad the side rails of the bed because seizures are likely. C) Prepare a dose of ipecac, an emetic. D) Monitor respiratory function.
A nurse is teaching a client about induction therapy for acute leukemia. Which client statement indicates a need for additional education?
A. "After this therapy, I will not need to have any more." B. "I will need to avoid people with a cold or flu." C. "I will probably lose my hair during this therapy." D. "The goal of this therapy is to put me in remission."