The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a CT…
The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a CT scan in the next 15 minutes. The patient verbalizes anxiety regarding the test. Which of the following actions by the nurse would best alleviate the client’s anxiety?
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The nurse is caring for an older adult patient with a diagnosis of A-fib and taking Warfarin (Coumadin) to prevent blood clots. When the patient asks the nurse to help him shave today, what is the most appropriate response from the nurse?
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A relative complains that an elderly patient takes frequent naps during the day and awakens frequently during the night, and wants to know if this is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate explanation by the nurse?
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A client wants to prevent Diabetes Mellitus and has been doing all of the right things necessary to improve her health status.She is considering all of the risk factors for Diabetes. Which of the following are modifiable risk factors for this patient?
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