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Chronic Exam 1
A man and woman are in their early 80s and have provided constant care for their
44-year-old son who has Down syndrome. When planning this family's care, the
nurse should be aware that the parents most likely have what concerns around
what question? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"who will care for our son
once were unable?"
A client experiencing a manic phase of bipolar disorder sustained cuts on the body
from falling through a store window. The nurse is preparing to start an
intravenous needle insertion and explains the procedure to the client ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Using clear and simple terms
A nursing instructor is discussing characteristics of chronic illness with a class. The
instructor asks the students to name one characteristic. Which of the following
answers is correct? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Managing chronic
conditions must be a collaborative process.
A client tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that her new diagnosis of
rheumatoid arthritis is considered to be a "chronic condition." She asks the nurse
what "chronic condition" means. What would be the nurse's best response? -------
,--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"Chronic conditions are defined as health
problems that require management of several months or longer."
An elderly client has presented to the clinic with a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis.
The client's daughter is accompanying him and the nurse has explained why the
incidence of chronic diseases tends to increase with age. What rationale for this
phenomenon should the nurse describe? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
With age, biologic changes reduce the efficiency of body systems.
A client from a low socioeonomic background was diagnosed with a chronic
health problem. The client states, "Everyone has to die of something." The most
appropriate response by this nurse is ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
"There are things you can do to minimize the effects of this disease on your
health."
A young female client smokes two packs of cigarettes and drinks a six-pack of
beer each day. The nurse is attempting to teach the client about smoking
cessation and decreasing alcohol intake. The client states, "My grandmother lived
to be in her 90s, and she smoked and drank. I come from good genes." The most
apropriate statement by the nurse is ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
"Certain illnesses can be traced to common risk factors and can be prevented."
Chronic conditions are most acutely experienced by clients and their immediate
familiies. Nurses provide direct care especially during actue episodes. Which of
the following is an example of what the nurse can do for a client with a chronic
,illness? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Provide teaching and secure
resources and other support systems needed.
In which phase of the trajectory model of chronic illness are symptoms under
control and managed? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Stable
Which is a true statement regarding characteristics of chronic conditions? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Managing chronic conditions must be a
collaborative process.
The nurse is caring for a client who communicates via sign language. What should
the nurse should do to promote communication? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------Provide a sign language interpreter.
A client with end-stage lung cancer has been admitted to hospice care. The
hospice team is meeting with the client and her family to establish goals for care.
What is likely to be a first priority in goal setting for the client? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Pain control
The nurse is presenting health education to a 48-year-old man who was just
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The client has a BMI of 35 and leads a sedentary
lifestyle. The nurse gives the client information on the risk factors for his diagnosis
and begins talking with him about changing behaviors around diet and exercise.
, The nurse knows that further client teaching is necessary when the client tells you
what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"There is nothing that can be done
anyway, because chronic diseases like diabetes cannot be prevented."
A client who is hearing impaired and communicates through sign language only is
scheduled for an endoscopy. She does not read lips. It would be best for the nurse
to ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Obtain a sign interpreter
A 19-year-old client with a diagnosis of Down syndrome is being admitted to the
unit for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. When planning this
client's care, the nurse recognizes that this client's disability is categorized as
what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A developmental disability
A client who has recently been diagnosed with chronic heart failure is being
taught by the nurse how to live successfully with her chronic condition. Her ability
to meet this goal will primarily depend on her ability to do which of the following?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Adapt her lifestyle to accommodate her
symptoms.
When caring for clients with disabilities, nurses need to understand not only
pathophysiological issues but also the concept of disability. Which of the following
statements to the client demonstrates that the nurse understands the concept of
disability? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"I have collaborated with a social
worker to assess your needs for after discharge."
Answers | Verified Answers | 2026 Versions |
Graded A+ | Just Released
Chronic Exam 1
A man and woman are in their early 80s and have provided constant care for their
44-year-old son who has Down syndrome. When planning this family's care, the
nurse should be aware that the parents most likely have what concerns around
what question? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"who will care for our son
once were unable?"
A client experiencing a manic phase of bipolar disorder sustained cuts on the body
from falling through a store window. The nurse is preparing to start an
intravenous needle insertion and explains the procedure to the client ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Using clear and simple terms
A nursing instructor is discussing characteristics of chronic illness with a class. The
instructor asks the students to name one characteristic. Which of the following
answers is correct? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Managing chronic
conditions must be a collaborative process.
A client tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that her new diagnosis of
rheumatoid arthritis is considered to be a "chronic condition." She asks the nurse
what "chronic condition" means. What would be the nurse's best response? -------
,--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"Chronic conditions are defined as health
problems that require management of several months or longer."
An elderly client has presented to the clinic with a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis.
The client's daughter is accompanying him and the nurse has explained why the
incidence of chronic diseases tends to increase with age. What rationale for this
phenomenon should the nurse describe? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
With age, biologic changes reduce the efficiency of body systems.
A client from a low socioeonomic background was diagnosed with a chronic
health problem. The client states, "Everyone has to die of something." The most
appropriate response by this nurse is ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
"There are things you can do to minimize the effects of this disease on your
health."
A young female client smokes two packs of cigarettes and drinks a six-pack of
beer each day. The nurse is attempting to teach the client about smoking
cessation and decreasing alcohol intake. The client states, "My grandmother lived
to be in her 90s, and she smoked and drank. I come from good genes." The most
apropriate statement by the nurse is ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
"Certain illnesses can be traced to common risk factors and can be prevented."
Chronic conditions are most acutely experienced by clients and their immediate
familiies. Nurses provide direct care especially during actue episodes. Which of
the following is an example of what the nurse can do for a client with a chronic
,illness? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Provide teaching and secure
resources and other support systems needed.
In which phase of the trajectory model of chronic illness are symptoms under
control and managed? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Stable
Which is a true statement regarding characteristics of chronic conditions? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Managing chronic conditions must be a
collaborative process.
The nurse is caring for a client who communicates via sign language. What should
the nurse should do to promote communication? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------Provide a sign language interpreter.
A client with end-stage lung cancer has been admitted to hospice care. The
hospice team is meeting with the client and her family to establish goals for care.
What is likely to be a first priority in goal setting for the client? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Pain control
The nurse is presenting health education to a 48-year-old man who was just
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The client has a BMI of 35 and leads a sedentary
lifestyle. The nurse gives the client information on the risk factors for his diagnosis
and begins talking with him about changing behaviors around diet and exercise.
, The nurse knows that further client teaching is necessary when the client tells you
what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"There is nothing that can be done
anyway, because chronic diseases like diabetes cannot be prevented."
A client who is hearing impaired and communicates through sign language only is
scheduled for an endoscopy. She does not read lips. It would be best for the nurse
to ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Obtain a sign interpreter
A 19-year-old client with a diagnosis of Down syndrome is being admitted to the
unit for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. When planning this
client's care, the nurse recognizes that this client's disability is categorized as
what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A developmental disability
A client who has recently been diagnosed with chronic heart failure is being
taught by the nurse how to live successfully with her chronic condition. Her ability
to meet this goal will primarily depend on her ability to do which of the following?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Adapt her lifestyle to accommodate her
symptoms.
When caring for clients with disabilities, nurses need to understand not only
pathophysiological issues but also the concept of disability. Which of the following
statements to the client demonstrates that the nurse understands the concept of
disability? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"I have collaborated with a social
worker to assess your needs for after discharge."
