A nurse enters a client room and asks the client how he is feeling. The client responds, "I'm a little nervous this morning." The nurse's most therapeutic response would be:
a. Can you explain to me what you mean by nervous?
b. You certainly look like you're nervous.
c. Can I give you a backrub to relax you?
d. Are you afraid of something?
ANS: A
You might also like to view...
Parents of an infant inform the nurse they are planning home preparation of solid foods. What directions should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
a. Boil foods in a large amount of water. b. Do not freeze foods. c. Add 1 teaspoon of salt per cup. d. Puree food in electric blender. e. Add sugar sparingly.
The nurse is examining a client with a history of benign breast disease. Which findings does the nurse anticipate when assessing this client's breasts? Select all that apply
1. Straw-colored discharge from the nipples. 2. Freely movable masses. 3. Hard, fixed nodules. 4. Thickened breast tissue. 5. Masses with well-defined boundaries.
A man survived a workplace accident that claimed the lives of many of his colleagues several months ago. The man has recently sought care for the treatment of depression
How should the nurse best understand the man's current mental health problem? A) The man is experiencing a common response following a disaster. B) The man fails to appreciate the fact that he survived the disaster. C) The man most likely feels guilty about his actions during the disaster. D) The man's depression most likely predated the disaster.
Which of the following is an example of the most basic motivation in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
a. Experiencing loving relationships b. Having adequate housing c. Receiving education d. Living in a crime-free neighborhood