The nurse begins the physical examination of a client by assessing the client's mental status. The nurse does this primarily based on which rationale?
A) The client will be less anxious early, providing the nurse with more accurate and reliable data.
B) The exam can provide clues about the validity of the client's responses now and throughout.
C) The exam provides data about mental health problems that the client may be afraid to report.
D) The client's fears about having a serious illness may be alleviated by the results of the exam.
B
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The nurse recognizes that the subculture of healthcare
1. Can be ignored when dealing with clients from one's culture 2. Takes precedence over his or her own personal culture 3. Affects thinking and cultural values 4. Causes many nurses to view their personal cultures as more important
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1. "Press down firmly on the canister to release one dose of medication." 2. "Breathe in slowly and deeply." 3. "Shake the whole unit vigorously three or four times." 4. "Insert the mouthpiece of the inhaler into the nonmouthpiece end of the spacer." 5. "Place the mouthpiece into your mouth, over the tongue, and seal your lips tightly around the mouthpiece." 6. "Remove the mouthpiece from your mouth, keep your lips closed, and hold your breath for at least 10 seconds." a. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1 b. 3, 4, 5, 1, 6, 2 c. 4, 3, 5, 1, 2, 6 d. 5, 3, 6, 1, 2, 4
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A) Regular application of an OTC antibiotic ointment B) Increased fluid and fiber intake C) Daily use of OTC glycerin suppositories D) Use of an NSAID to reduce inflammation