During an assessment, the nurse learns that a patient has had lower back pain for 9 months. For which type of pain will the nurse plan care?

During the process of administering medications, the nurse checks the name band for the client’s name. What should be this nurse’s next action?

A woman with diabetes does not follow her prescribed diet and states, “Everyone with diabetes cheats on their diet.” Which defense mechanism does the nurse identify this patient is using?

Which of the following would indicate that a restraint is used properly?

During an assessment, the nurse learns that a patient has had lower back pain for 9 months. For which type of pain will the nurse plan care?

A patient with a terminal illness tells the nurse, “I have lived a long life. I am ready to go.” Which is the nurse’s response?

The nurse is planning an education session to discuss primary levels of disease prevention. Which topics should the nurse include in this presentation?

A patient with a terminal illness tells the nurse, “I have lived a long life. I am ready to go.” Which is the nurse’s response?

A female nurse is assessing a client’s readiness to learn a self-help skill. What client factors alert the nurse that the teaching session should be postponed? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning an education session to discuss primary levels of disease prevention. Which topics should the nurse include in this presentation?