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Which nursing intervention provides the most support to the parents of
an infant with an obvious physical anomaly? Correct Answers
Encouraging them to express their concerns
What is the nurse's priority intervention when preparing for admission
of a child with acute laryngotracheobronchitis? Correct Answers Placing
a tracheostomy unit by the bedside
A nurse enters a depressed client's room on the evening of admission
and observes the client sitting in a chair crying. What is the most
therapeutic response by the nurse? Correct Answers "You're crying.
Let's talk about it."
A 3-month-old infant hospitalized with severe diarrhea has excoriated
skin in the diaper area. The mother becomes concerned when she
discovers that the nurse has left her infant without a diaper. What is the
nurse's explanation for this action? Correct Answers Cleansing of the
skin followed by air-drying reduces skin breakdown
A frail, depressed client who frequently paces the halls becomes
physically tired from the activity. What action should the nurse take to
help reduce this activity? Correct Answers Have the client perform
simple, repetitive tasks
A primary healthcare provider notes that all conventional treatment
procedures have proved to be ineffective in managing a client's disorder.
, The primary healthcare provider decides to try an experimental
treatment. The nurse ensures that the client has understood the
implications of the new treatment plan thoroughly and then signs the
client's consent form as a witness. Which basic healthcare ethic does the
nurse follow in this situation? Correct Answers Autonomy
A urine specimen is needed to test for the presence of ketones in a client
who is diabetic. What should the nurse do when collecting this specimen
from an indwelling urinary catheter? Correct Answers Clamp the
catheter, cleanse the port, and use a sterile syringe to remove urine
A female client in the mental health clinic has pressured speech and
mumbles incoherently. What is the most appropriate nursing
intervention? Correct Answers Indicating to the client that she needs to
slow down because what she says is important and cannot be understood
On the day after surgery for insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt to
treat hydrocephalus, an infant's temperature increases to 103.0° F (39.4°
C). The nurse immediately notifies the practitioner. What is the next
nursing action? Correct Answers Removing excess clothing from the
infant
The nurse plans to provide a back massage to a client. What should the
nurse do first in this situation? Correct Answers Assess the client's
preference for touch and massage.
A parent brings a 2-week-old infant to the clinic because the infant
continually regurgitates. Chalasia, an incompetent cardiac sphincter, is