HESI PN Comprehensive Exam 3 Mometrix Get Quizlet's official HESI A2 - 355 terms, 518 practice questions, 3 full practice tests Preview

HESI PN Comprehensive Exam 3 Mometrix Get Quizlet's official HESI A2 - 355 terms, 518 practice questions, 3 full practice tests Preview Terms in this set (100) What intervention should the practical nurse (PN) implement to meet the physiologic integrity of a client during a manic episode of bipolar disorder? A. Provide the client with finger foods. B. Restrict the client's oral fluid intake. C. Give the client low-protein, low-calorie snacks. D. Interrupt the client's performance of rituals. A. Provide the client with finger foods. During the manic phase of bipolar disorder, a client is often unable to sit still long enough to eat, so the client should be provided finger foods that can be eaten while hyperactive. 4/17/2021 HESI PN Comprehensive Exam 3 Flashcards | Quizlet A client with bipolar disorder is being treated with cognitive therapy. Which actions should the practical nurse (PN) implement to reenforce this treatment strategy? Select all that apply. A. Recommend daily physical activity. B. Use affirmations and limit setting. C. Allow the client to talk continuously. D. Report client's suicidal expressions to the therapist. E. Encourage substituting positive thoughts for negative thoughts. F. Reenforce relaxation techniques when experiencing negative thoughts. B. Use affirmations and limit setting. D. Report client's suicidal expressions to the therapist. E. Encourage substituting positive thoughts for negative thoughts. Clients diagnosed with bipolar disorder may experience depressive thoughts and/or attempt suicide. Cognitive therapy sometimes produces relief from troubling symptoms experienced by clients with bipolar disorder. Cognitive therapy allows clients to handle "thought errors" and behaviors to stop negative thoughts. 4/17/2021 HESI PN Comprehensive Exam 3 Flashcards | Quizlet The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client's self management of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM). Which findings provide the best parameter in the client's goals for the prevention of long-term complications of DM? A. Strict adherence to a diabetic diet. B. Participation in a regular exercise program. C. Scheduled administration of accurate insulin doses. D. Consistent hemoglobin A1c levels no greater than 7%. D. Consistent hemoglobin A1c levels no greater than 7%. For optimal diabetic control, evidence-based guidelines recommend an A1c target level no greater than 7% for a client with DM, which is the primary goal and indicator of effective treatment and diabetes management