An 8-year-old child is newly diagnosed with asthma. Which nursing intervention best
promotes self-efficacy for the parents to help the child follow the prescribed
treatments?
a. Ask parents to list all possible triggers for asthma
b. Requesting a spacer for the metered dose inhaler
c. Suggest the parents enforce a strict exercise regimen
d. Recommend replacing carpeting in the home with wood flooring
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Requesting a spacer for the metered dose inhaler
An 82-year-old patient who is in the hospital awakens from sleep and is disoriented to
where she is at the present time. The nurse reorients the patient to her surroundings
and helps the patient return to sleNep. What data does the nurse consider as a
probable cause of the patient's confusion?
a. Pain medication received earlier in the night
,b. The death of the patient's spouse 2 years ago
c. The patient's history of diabetes
d. The age of the patient
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Pain medication received earlier in the night
A 23-year-old male veteran of the war in Iraq is admitted with a diagnosis of
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following his arrest for destroying his girlfriend's
apartment. This is not his first angry outburst resulting in destruction of property.
Which interventions by the nurse will be most helpful to this patient? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Allow opportunities for him to express his anger.
b. Provide patient and family teaching regarding PTSD.
c. Tell the patient that hurting himself will solve nothing.
d. Report him to the authorities.
e. Exhibit a nonjudgmental attitude.
f. Reassure him that everything will be all right.
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Allow opportunities for him to express his anger.
Provide patient and family teaching regarding PTSD.
Exhibit a nonjudgmental attitude.
A patient who had been complaining of intolerable stress at work has demonstrated
the ability to use progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing techniques. He
will return to the clinic for follow-up evaluation in 2 weeks. Which data will best
suggest that the patient is successfully using these techniques to cope more
effectively with stress?
a. The patient's wife reports that he spends more time sitting quietly at home.
, b. He reports that his appetite, mood, and energy levels are all good.
c. His systolic blood pressure has gone from the 140s to the 120s (mm Hg).
d. He reports that he feels better and that things are not bothering him as much.
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His systolic blood pressure has gone from the 140s to the 120s (mm Hg).
The nurse is working with a patient who recently lost her spouse after a lengthy
illness. The patient shares that she would like to sell her home and move to another
state now that her spouse has passed away. Which of the following interventions
would be considered a priority for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Notify the provider to evaluate for antidepressant therapy.
b. Suggest that the patient consider a support group for widows.
c. Suggest that the patient learn stress reduction breathing exercises.
d. Suggest that the patient take prescribed antianxiety medications.
e. Assist the patient in identifying support systems.
f. Notify the provider to evaluate the need for antianxiety medications.
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Suggest that the patient consider a support group for widows.
Suggest that the patient learn stress reduction breathing exercises.
Assist the patient in identifying support systems.
Which statements are true regarding anxiety? (Select all that apply.)
A. Anxiety is uncommon in women.
B. Anxiety is a response to stress.
C. Anxiety can cause elevations in blood pressure and heart rate.
D. Children are at the highest risk for anxiety.
E. Patients with anxiety respond well to relaxation techniques.
F. Many conditions are exacerbated by stress and anxiety.
promotes self-efficacy for the parents to help the child follow the prescribed
treatments?
a. Ask parents to list all possible triggers for asthma
b. Requesting a spacer for the metered dose inhaler
c. Suggest the parents enforce a strict exercise regimen
d. Recommend replacing carpeting in the home with wood flooring
Give this one a try later!
Requesting a spacer for the metered dose inhaler
An 82-year-old patient who is in the hospital awakens from sleep and is disoriented to
where she is at the present time. The nurse reorients the patient to her surroundings
and helps the patient return to sleNep. What data does the nurse consider as a
probable cause of the patient's confusion?
a. Pain medication received earlier in the night
,b. The death of the patient's spouse 2 years ago
c. The patient's history of diabetes
d. The age of the patient
Give this one a try later!
Pain medication received earlier in the night
A 23-year-old male veteran of the war in Iraq is admitted with a diagnosis of
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following his arrest for destroying his girlfriend's
apartment. This is not his first angry outburst resulting in destruction of property.
Which interventions by the nurse will be most helpful to this patient? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Allow opportunities for him to express his anger.
b. Provide patient and family teaching regarding PTSD.
c. Tell the patient that hurting himself will solve nothing.
d. Report him to the authorities.
e. Exhibit a nonjudgmental attitude.
f. Reassure him that everything will be all right.
Give this one a try later!
Allow opportunities for him to express his anger.
Provide patient and family teaching regarding PTSD.
Exhibit a nonjudgmental attitude.
A patient who had been complaining of intolerable stress at work has demonstrated
the ability to use progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing techniques. He
will return to the clinic for follow-up evaluation in 2 weeks. Which data will best
suggest that the patient is successfully using these techniques to cope more
effectively with stress?
a. The patient's wife reports that he spends more time sitting quietly at home.
, b. He reports that his appetite, mood, and energy levels are all good.
c. His systolic blood pressure has gone from the 140s to the 120s (mm Hg).
d. He reports that he feels better and that things are not bothering him as much.
Give this one a try later!
His systolic blood pressure has gone from the 140s to the 120s (mm Hg).
The nurse is working with a patient who recently lost her spouse after a lengthy
illness. The patient shares that she would like to sell her home and move to another
state now that her spouse has passed away. Which of the following interventions
would be considered a priority for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Notify the provider to evaluate for antidepressant therapy.
b. Suggest that the patient consider a support group for widows.
c. Suggest that the patient learn stress reduction breathing exercises.
d. Suggest that the patient take prescribed antianxiety medications.
e. Assist the patient in identifying support systems.
f. Notify the provider to evaluate the need for antianxiety medications.
Give this one a try later!
Suggest that the patient consider a support group for widows.
Suggest that the patient learn stress reduction breathing exercises.
Assist the patient in identifying support systems.
Which statements are true regarding anxiety? (Select all that apply.)
A. Anxiety is uncommon in women.
B. Anxiety is a response to stress.
C. Anxiety can cause elevations in blood pressure and heart rate.
D. Children are at the highest risk for anxiety.
E. Patients with anxiety respond well to relaxation techniques.
F. Many conditions are exacerbated by stress and anxiety.
