60. A nurse is caring for a client who has reported experiencing abuse at home. Which of the following actions should be a priority for the nurse?
40. A client presents with anxiety, increased heart rate, an…
40. A client presents with anxiety, increased heart rate, and fear. The nurse would suspect the presence of a high concentration of which neurotransmitter?
58. A nurse is caring for a client who states, “I am overwhe…
58. A nurse is caring for a client who states, “I am overwhelmed by stress, and nobody is helping me.” Which of the following represents a therapeutic response by the nurse?
10. What instruction should the nurse include in the discha…
10. What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for a client who is severely allergic to insect stings?
19. Which action would be the priority for the nurse when p…
19. Which action would be the priority for the nurse when providing care in the emergency department to a school-age client who has been identified as a victim of physical abuse?
18. The nurse witnesses and provides care to a visitor in t…
18. The nurse witnesses and provides care to a visitor in the hospital who had a syncopal episode and collapsed on the floor. The nurse assesses the client, maintains a safe environment, and gives a report to the emergency department nurse who will provide ongoing care. Which element of nursing care would the nurse who witnessed the event do next?
5. A biological agent such as anthrax is suspected. Victi…
5. A biological agent such as anthrax is suspected. Victims arriving at your facility are experiencing flulike symptoms, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and papular lesions and itching on forearms, and hands. Which of the following are most essential for the nurse to utilize for a client experiencing theses clinical manifestations? (Select all that apply).
35. A nurse is caring for a young adult client who says he i…
35. A nurse is caring for a young adult client who says he is experiencing increased anxiety and an inability to concentrate. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
3. Which nursing measure would be most appropriate when ad…
3. Which nursing measure would be most appropriate when administering silver nitrate to a client?
16. The nurse would anticipate which initial prescription i…
16. The nurse would anticipate which initial prescription in the emergency care of a client with a puncture wound?