The husband of a client with terminal cancer is afraid of hurting his wife during sexual intercourse. Which action by the nurse is likely to be most helpful in reducing this client's fears?
a. Suggest other ways the couple can spend time together, such as watching television together
b. Encourage discussion between the husband and wife regarding their intimacy needs
c. Reassure the client's husband that he cannot hurt the client during sexual intercourse
d. Inform the client's husband that the client cannot have sexual intercourse due to fatigue
Answer: b. Encourage discussion between the husband and wife regarding their intimacy needs
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The nurse is caring for a pediatric patient who has sustained burns to the back of the torso and the back of one leg. The nurse calculates that this child has burns covering what percentage of total body surface area using the Rule of Nines formula?
A) 9% B) 18% C) 25% D) 36%
Which of the following situations would be a priority for the nurse to intervene?
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.