A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing significant stress related to work and family responsibilities. The patient expresses feeling overwhelmed and says, “I feel like I need to be perfect at everything, but I can’t keep up.” Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Read DetailsThe patient reports a significant amount of stress following his wife’s diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic illness. Which of the following assessment findings are signs of physiological stress? Select all that apply.
Read DetailsA client with chronic back pain is using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for management of pain. The nurse is planning client teaching regarding this therapy. What information is most appropriate for the nurse to provide to the client?
Read DetailsDuring the end-of-shift report the nurse notes that a client had been very nervous and preoccupied during the evening and that no family has visited. To determine the amount of anxiety that the client is experiencing, the nurse should state which of the following?
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