A nursing student taking care of a suicidal client realizes that she must provide an opportunity for the family to discuss suicide and death because:
A) The client won't tell the family members the truth about the attempted suicide.
B) The family members may be too angry with the client to talk rationally.
C) Family members and clients have a need to talk in an environment of acceptance and understanding.
D) The client is too ashamed.
C
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A. Instruct the client that salt can be used as long as the blood pressure remains con-trolled. B. Instruct the client to remove all salt from the diet to preserve kidney function. C. Recommend table salt in small amounts in conjunction with diuretics. D. Recommend that the client substitute herbs and spices to season food.
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1. 16-year-old primipara, began prenatal care at 30 weeks 2. 23-year-old primipara, low socioeconomic status, unmarried 3. 28-year-old G2 P1001, history of gestational diabetes 4. 37-year-old G8 P2323, works in a chemical factory
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1. Administering IV push meds to critically ill clients 2. Educating a home health client about treatment options 3. Teaching new parents car seat safety 4. Assisting an orthopedic client with the proper use of crutches