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A nurse is caring for a client who states, "My boss accused me of stealing yesterday. I was so angry I went to the gym and worked out." The nurse should recognize the client is demonstrating which of the following defense mechanisms? --CORRECT ANSWER-- Sublimation Rationale: The client is exhibiting behaviors consistent with sublimation, which is displayed when a client substitutes socially unacceptable behavior for acceptable behavior. A nurse is caring for a client who has genera...

1. A nurse is providing teaching about the gastrostomy tube feedings to the parents of a school age child. Which of the following instructions should the nurse take? A. Administer the feeding over 30 min. B. Place the child in as supine position after the feeding. C. Charge the feeding bag and tubing every 3 days. D. Warm the formula in the microwave prior to administration. ---CORRECT ANSWER-- A. Administer the feeding over 30 min. 2. A nurse is administering digoxin 0.125 mg Po to an ...

A nurse is caring for a client who had an abdominal surgery 24 hours ago. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? --CORRECT ANSWER-- Assist with deep breathing and coughing A nurse is conducting group therapy with clients who have breast cancer. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements by a client as an example of altruism? --CORRECT ANSWER-- "I told my doctor that I would like to start a support group for other women who are sick, in my community...

A nurse is preparing to obtain a client's signature on an informed consent form. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Inform the client of his right to change his mind. B. Witness the client signing the informed consent form. C. Notify the provider if the client has questions about the procedure. D. Ask the client to explain his understanding of the procedure. Answer: D. Ask the client to explain his understanding of the procedure. A director of nursing in a r...

A nurse in an emergency department completes an assessment on an adolescent client that has conduct disorder. The client threatened suicide to a teacher at school. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the assessment? a)Tell me about your siblings? B)Tell me what kind of music you like? c) Tell me how often do you drink alcohol? d) Tell me about your school schedule? Tell me how often do you drink alcohol A nurse is observing bonding to the client her newborn. W...

A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? -- -CORRECT ANSWER-- hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL a nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- a middle adult client who has unstable vital signs a nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume ov...

A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence D. Applying a sterile dressing to a pressure ulcer - answers-C A nurse is delegating the ambulation of...

1. A community nurse is conducting a needs assessment of a community. Which of the following methods will yield direct data? a. Informant interviews b. Medical records c. Health surveys d. Morbidity/mortality statistics Answer A ... 2. When visiting a home care client with newly diagnosed TB, a nurse is approached by a neighbor who asks, "Is it true that my neighbor has TB? Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? a. You can ask the public health department....

A home health nurse is visiting with an older adult client. Which of the following observations indicate the need for home modification? a. The home has power strips that have breakers. b. The client uses an electric toaster oven for cooking. c. There are two rocking chairs in the living room. d. The bathtub has a seat and a hand-held shower head A case manager is planning an educational program for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following activities should the nurse inc...

A home health nurse is visiting with an older adult client. Which of the following observations indicate the need for home modification? a. The home has power strips that have breakers. b. The client uses an electric toaster oven for cooking. c. There are two rocking chairs in the living room. d. The bathtub has a seat and a hand-held shower head A case manager is planning an educational program for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following activities should the nurse inc...