When the client incorporates the qualities or attributes of another, the client is using the defense mechanism of ____________________
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The nurse is assessing a young woman who is overweight. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Ask if she knows how overweight she is. B. Assess the woman for stress-related problems. C. Caution her about related chronic illnesses. D. Encourage the woman to exercise more.
A patient with liver cancer is being discharged home with a biliary drainage system in place. The nurse should teach the patient's family how to safely perform which of the following actions?
A) Aspirating bile from the catheter using a syringe B) Removing the catheter when output is ? 15 mL in 24 hours C) Instilling antibiotics into the catheter D) Assessing the patency of the drainage catheter
As the RN is suctioning a client, the pulse oximetry reading drops to 83%. What should the nurse do?
1. Allow the client to take some extra deep breaths. 2. Continue to suction but only intermittently. 3. Keep the catheter in place and wait a few minutes. 4. Stop suctioning and give supplemental oxygen.
A patient with a history of sleep apnea is experiencing difficulty maintaining an airway during conscious sedation. What should the nurse do to assist this patient?
A. Apply prescribed oxygen via face mask. B. Measure oxygen saturation. C. Prepare to administer a reversal agent. D. Begin artificial ventilations.