You are working with a male client who suffered a heart attack several days ago, and he is scheduled for bypass surgery. Your client states that after surgery he will continue his lifestyle of smoking and playing golf
Which of the following discussions with the nurse would be BEST for the client at this time? a. Discuss the lifestyle changes he should make.
b. Tell him a story about another client who changed his lifestyle.
c. Ask him to share his feelings about his future.
d. Allow him to describe his feelings about his planned surgery.
D
Allowing the client to express his feelings about his planned surgery is not only important; it may be the most valuable intervention that the nurse can provide. By providing an opportunity for the client to express his emotions, the nurse is supporting the client as he confronts his own possible fears about the surgery and his life afterward.
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A patient diagnosed with arthritis has been taking aspirin and now reports experiencing tinnitus and hearing loss. What should the nurse teach this patient?
A) The hearing loss will likely resolve with time after the drug is discontinued. B) The patient's hearing loss and tinnitus are irreversible at this point. C) The patient's tinnitus is likely multifactorial, and not directly related to aspirin use. D) The patient's tinnitus will abate as tolerance to aspirin develops.
Which of the following statements is true of factors that influence communication?
A) Nurses provide the same information to all patients, regardless of age. B) Men and women have similar communication styles. C) Culture and lifestyle influence the communication process. D) Distance from a patient has little effect on a nurse's message.
Counterproductive behaviors are most likely to occur during the ____________________ phase of group work
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A 42-year-old woman is scheduled for a mammogram. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the woman about the procedure?
A) "The room will be darkened throughout the procedure." B) "Each breast will be firmly compressed between two plates." C) "Make sure to refrain from eating or drinking after midnight." D) "A small needle will be inserted to get a sample for evaluation."