A nurse is caring for a frail older adult client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The client always remains in a sitting position to help him breathe more easily. Based on the understanding that prolonged sitting may put pressure on bony prominences, the nurse frequently assesses which area of this client?

A 55-year-old patient suffered a myocardial infarction 3 months ago. During their hospitalization, they had stents inserted in two different sites in the coronary arteries. They were also placed on a cholesterol-lowering agent and two antihypertensives. What type of care are they receiving?

When counseling a patient who had an MI (myocardial infarction) about nutrition, the nurse recommends increasing fiber in the diet. In addition to other benefits, how does fiber affect cholesterol?

A client who has difficulty sleeping expresses to the nurse that meditation may help him relax and get sleep. The nurse disregards the client’s comments and suggests a sleeping pill before going to bed. What cultural characteristic is the nurse demonstrating?

A client has an ileostomy, what type of stool would you expect the stoma to be excreting?

A client becomes verbally abusive to the nurse after having an argument with his/her spouse. Which coping mechanism is this client exhibiting?

The nurse is performing a routine assessment of a male client who has an artificial arm as a result of a small plane crash many years earlier. How should the nurse best understand this client’s health?

When is the best time to evaluate one’s own teaching effectiveness?

A nurse is assessing a client who is anxious and states, “I am having difficulty focusing on things”. What type of pulse rate would be likely?

Which of the following statements, made by a senior citizen who has taken a class on stress reduction, would indicate to the nurse the need for further instruction?