When interviewing a psychiatric client, which nonverbal behavior should a nurse plan to avoid?
A) Maintaining eye contact
B) Leaning back with arms crossed
C) Sitting directly facing the client
D) Smiling
B
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The nurse's evaluation of the outcomes of care for an older adult mentally ill client should be guided by the knowledge that:
1. Cultural preferences that conflict with treatment goals take precedence. 2. Complete absence of psychiatric symptoms is the gold standard. 3. Client's values and preferences should be honored whenever possible. 4. Families and significant others are not routinely involved in this process.
When working with clients of a particular culture, which action should a nurse avoid?
1. Making direct eye contact 2. Assuming that all individuals who share a culture or ethnic group are similar 3. Supporting the client in participating in cultural and spiritual rituals 4. Using an interpreter to clarify communication
The nurse assesses a 1-day-old newborn. Which nursing assessment indicates that the newborn's oxygen needs aren't being met?
A) Respiratory rate of 54 breaths/minute C) Nasal flaring B) Abdominal breathing D) Acrocyanosis
The nurse administers an oral preparation of liquid Tylenol 650 mg as ordered. Afterward, the patient indicates he had been receiving Tylenol 650 mg in pill form. Which of the following is accurate in regards to the five rights?
1. The nurse failed to deliver the correct dose. 2. The nurse failed to administer the right medication. 3. The nurse did not violate the five rights. 4. The nurse failed to give the medication via the correct route.