An older adult client states, "Sometimes when I sneeze, I notice that I wet my pants." The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
A) Reflex incontinence
B) Stress incontinence
C) Urge incontinence
D) Total incontinence
B
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The process that helps clients cope with illness or surgery after leaving the institution is called
1. client education. 2. preventative care. 3. discharge planning. 4. role change planning.
When measuring the blood pressure of a patient with hypoparathyroidism, the nurse notes spasms of the patient's hand. How should the nurse document this finding?
1. Trousseau sign 2. Chvostek sign 3. Turner sign 4. Cullen sign
The nurse counts a patient's respirations at 30 per minute. From this finding, what about the patient's respiratory status should cause the nurse concern?
1. Pneumonia is developing. 2. Increased carbon dioxide in the blood is being expelled. 3. Respiratory arrest is beginning. 4. Pain is affecting the respiratory rate.
A nursing student states, "My grades aren't what I'd like. I don't know whether to use a study group or ask for tutoring." Which statement is true for both study groups and tutoring?
a. Leaders/tutors derive more benefit than other participants. b. They are most helpful to students with learning disabilities. c. They provide low benefits when compared with the amount of time spent. d. Active participation by the student is critical to success in raising grades.