A patient tells the nurse that no blood or blood products will be accepted as a form of health treatment. This patient is most likely a member of which religion?
A. Jehovah's Witness
B. Roman Catholic
C. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
D. Christian Science
Answer: A
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A 6-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has been admitted to the hospital for tests. His condition is stable. The boy's mother remains with her son, but she is obviously exhausted and stressed. How should the nurse respond?
A) "Would you like me to bring you a blanket and pillow?" B) "You are doing such a wonderful job with your son." C) "He's in good hands; consider going home and getting some sleep." D) "Are you planning to spend the night or to go home?"
The clinic nurse offers suggestions to a patient who is planning a trip to Mexico that will help prevent a protozoan infection. The most helpful suggestion is:
a. "We will ask the doctor for a prophylactic prescription for an antiviral drug." b. "Broad-spectrum antibiotics will be most helpful if you contract a protozoan infec-tion." c. "Be sure to practice good hand hygiene while on your vacation." d. "It would be best if you drank bottled wa-ter while on your trip."
A client who received chemotherapy and radiation for head and neck cancer is experiencing profound dysphagia. What actions can the nurse suggest to deal with this condition?
1. Encourage hot or warm beverages 2. Use peanut butter as a spread on bread 3. Avoid foods that have a metallic taste 4. Avoid foods that are dry, coarse, or sticky
An adult client comes to the clinic complaining of right ear pain. What technique does the nurse use to inspect this client's auditory canal?
a. Position the otoscope speculum not more than 0.5 inches into the ear canal. b. Examine the right ear before examining the left ear. c. Choose the smallest otoscope speculum that will fit the client's ear comfortably. d. Pull the pinna slightly downward and backward to insert the otoscope speculum.