26. The nurse is providing care for a seriously ill child o…
26. The nurse is providing care for a seriously ill child on the pediatric unit. Many family members are present, including parents, aunts, and uncles. The nurse tells the nurse manager, “Every time I go into the room, everyone is shouting at each other, they shout at me, and they ask me the same questions over and over.” Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Read Details22. A middle-aged patient tells the nurse they are feeling…
22. A middle-aged patient tells the nurse they are feeling a bit anxious lately. The nurse wants to educate the patient about coping mechanisms they can use to relieve anxiety symptoms. Which intervention would be considered an adaptive coping mechanism to offer the patient?
Read DetailsIn 2003, the National Research Council and Institute of Medi…
In 2003, the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine recommended that all responsible consumers of beer, wine, and spirits pay higher prices to prevent a few kids from purchasing something they are not allowed to buy.
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43. The nurse believes a patient has high levels of stress at home. The patient is angry and states, “It’s too much for me to handle. You don’t know what I am going through.” Which are the most appropriate responses by the nurse? Select all that apply.
Read DetailsWhile the nurse assesses a newborn of African descent, the m…
While the nurse assesses a newborn of African descent, the mother points out a blue-black congenital dermal melanocytotic spot on the newborn’s back and asks, “What’s that? Is something wrong with my baby?” Which response by the nurse is best?
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