The nursing assistant is preparing to assist a client with a sitz bath as ordered. Which temperature should the nursing assistant ensure the water is for the sitz bath?

The nursing assistant is providing care for a 63-year-old client who developed a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) while recovering from surgery. Which sign should the nursing assistant closely monitor this client for when providing care?

The nursing assistant is caring for a client who has recently received news that the cancer has spread and that there are no effective treatment options. The nursing assistant is also upset by this news and is afraid that there is nothing helpful to say to the client. What action should the nursing assistant prioritize at this time?

A nursing assistant is gathering vital signs on a client and notes a pulse oximeter is also ordered. When asked by the client why this is needed, which response by the nursing assistant is best?

A resident is distraught about their loved one’s new diagnosis of dementia, and has expressed their sadness to the nursing assistant who works at their assisted-living facility. The resident says to the nursing assistant, “I wonder if there’s any chance that they’ll recover?” Which information would be most appropriate for the nursing assistant to include in their response?

After receiving word from an oncologist that lung cancer has spread to the liver and bones, the client says to the nursing assistant, “If any of you people had the faintest clue what you were doing, I wouldn’t be like this.” Which stage of grief is this client most likely experiencing?

The nursing assistant has been given the task to provide postmortem care for a resident. Which action should the nursing assistant include in this task?

A resident is refusing to allow a wound to be covered with an ordered dressing. Which goal should the nursing assistant point out is accomplished by covering open wounds with a dressing, especially one in the early stages?

A combination of financial pressures and recent illness has caused an individual a great deal of stress in recent weeks. This morning, the individual flew into a rage at a partner, accusing the partner of contributing to their problems by not being supportive. This individual’s actions are suggestive of what defense mechanism?

The nursing assistant has been working with residents at an assisted-living facility to adopt healthier lifestyle choices. Which statement by the residents would confirm to the nursing assistant that the teachings and time spent encouraging “healthy heart living” is successful?