When caring for an elderly client, the nurse observes that the client is quiet and does not
have any visitors. Which action helps develop therapeutic communication between the
nurse and the client?
A) Having the client discuss concerns with other clients
B) Helping the client to resolve feelings and speak up
C) Talking with the client using direct questions
D) Asking the client's family to participate in client care
B
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A patient with a cardiac disorder is being discharged home. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the patient about administering the prescribed drug therapy at home?
A) Composition of the drug B) Disorders treated using the drug C) Method of drug administration D) Contraindications of the drug
Julie has a postnasal drip along with her cough. You assess her for:
a. Asthma. c. Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis. b. Sinusitis. d. Influenza.
Prior to initiating infusion therapy for a client, which of the following nursing diagnoses would the nurse most likely incorporate into the plan of care? Select all that apply
1. Fluid-Volume Deficit 2. Risk for Infection 3. Alteration in Comfort 4. Impaired Gas Exchange 5. Ineffective Individual Coping Correct
A nurse is being terminated due to continued violation of hospital policy. What statements by the manager are appropriate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Your actions have been degrading to the profession." 2. "You may wish to resign rather than being terminated." 3. "Human resources will answer any questions you may have about benefits." 4. "I'm sorry you could not be happy here." 5. "You are being terminated for the policy violations I have just outlined."