In which step of the nursing process would the nurse ask a patient if the medication she administered relieved his pain? A. Assessment B. Analysis C. Planning D. Evaluation Correct Answer: D. Evaluation In the evaluation step of the nursing process, the nurse must decide whether the… Read More »
The physician has ordered a placebo for a chronic pain client. You are a newly hired nurse and you feel very uncomfortable administering the medication. What is the first action that you should take? A. Prepare the medication and hand it to the physician. B. Check the hospital policy regarding the use of the placebo.… Read More »
A nurse is teaching a client with pancreatitis about following a low-fat diet. The nurse develops a list of high-fat foods to avoid and includes which food on the item list? A. Chocolate milk B. Broccoli C. Apple D. Salmon Correct Answer: A. Chocolate milk Chocolate milk… Read More »
A client has just returned to a nursing unit after a cardiac catheterization performed using the femoral artery. The nurse places the client in which position? A. Bed rest with head elevation at 30°. B. Bed rest with head elevation at 45°. C. Bed rest with head elevation at 60°. D.… Read More »
An American nurse tries to speak with a Korean client who cannot understand the English language. To effectively communicate to a client with a different language, which of the following should the nurse implement? A. Have an interpreter to translate. B. Speak slowly. C. Speak loudly and closely to the client. … Read More »
Which statement by a patient with an ileostomy alerts the nurse to the need for further education? A. “I don’t expect to have much of a problem with fecal odor.” B. “I will have to take special precaution to protect my skin around the stoma.” C. “I’m going to have to irrigate… Read More »
Which of the following cluster of data belong to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs A. Love and belonging B. Physiological needs C. Self actualization D. All of the above Correct Answer: D. All of the above All of the choices are part of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Maslow… Read More »
The nurse administers a cleansing enema. The common position for this procedure is? A. Sims left lateral B. Dorsal Recumbent C. Supine D. Prone Correct Answer: A. Sims left lateral This position provides comfort to the patient and easy access to the natural curvature of the rectum.… Read More »
All of the following are good sources of vitamin A except: A. White potatoes B. Carrots C. Apricots D. Egg yolks Correct Answer: A. White potatoes Potatoes contain a good amount of carbs and fiber, as well as vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and manganese. Their nutrient contents… Read More »
For a cognitively impaired client who cannot accurately report pain, what is the first action that you should take? A. Closely assess for nonverbal signs such as grimacing or rocking. B. Obtain baseline behavioral indicators from family members. C. Look at the MAR and chart, to note the time of the last dose and… Read More »