Why is it important for the nurse to demonstrate competence when caring for a client undergoing cardiac surgery?
A) To acknowledge the client's emotion
B) To encourage verbal conversation
C) To relieve the client's insecurity and anxiety
D) To encourage the client to communicate
C
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A male client has been in pain for 12 hours related to the presence of kidney stones and states, "I can't take this pain any longer. It is getting worse by the minute." What does the nurse understand about the client's ability to tolerate pain?
A) Fatigue diminishes the ability to cope with pain and heightens the perception of pain. B) Men tend to report higher pain intensity and demonstrate lower pain tolerance. C) Men tend to rate their pain at higher levels and report pain in more body regions than women. D) Fatigue allows the client to feel less pain.
To determine the symmetry of a patient's chest wall, the nurse would do which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Stand behind the patient. b. Inspect the right and the left anterior thoraxes. c. Note the shoulder height, observing any differences between the two sides of the chest wall, such as the presence of masses. d. Move in front of the patient. e. Inspect the right and the left posterior thoraxes, comparing right and left sides. f. Note the position of the scapula.
A client is being treated for kidney disease. What explanation should the nurse provide to the client about the importance of limiting protein intake?
a. It will contribute to weight gain b. Excess nitrogen causes stress on the kidneys c. Oncotic pressure changes will cause edema in the lower legs and feet d. Carbohydrates are the preferred nutrient source for clients with kidney disease
The nurse is caring for a client who has myasthenia gravis. Which nursing intervention does the nurse implement to reduce muscle weakness in this client?
a. Administer a therapeutic massage. b. Collaborate with the physical therapist. c. Perform passive range-of-motion exercis-es. d. Reposition the client every 2 hours.