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HESI RN Health Assessment 2023/2024 A client is reporting chest pain. What statement made by the client helps the nurse to understand the client has a naturalistic belief in the cause of illness? A. "My life is really out of balance." B. "I knew I should have changed my diet." C. "I should have gone to church last week." D. "I forgot to take my medicines last night." - ANS-A. "My life is really out of balance." A nurse is working in a healthcare facility that serves...

Key Point to Review - Abdomen STUDENT NOTES What are • Onset and duration: when it began; sudden or gradual; persistent, recurrent, intermittent • Character: dull, sharp, burning, gnawing, stabbing, cramping, aching, colicky • Location: of onset, change in location over time, radiating to another area, superficial or deep • Associated symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, passage of flatus, belching, jaundice, change in abdominal girth, weight loss or weight gain • Relat...

ATI - COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE 2023 A a nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving heparin to treat a deep vein thrombosis of the left lower leg. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? elevate the affected leg -ambulation should be encouraged -warm compresses -encourage the client to drink 2 to 3 L decrease platelet aggregation a nurse is teaching a group of guardians about child safety measures. which of the following statements by...

A client is reporting chest pain. What statement made by the client, helps the nurse to understand this client has a naturalistic belief in the cause of illness? "My life is really out of balance." 2. A nurse is working in a healthcare facility that serves a diverse population. What action(s) by the nurse will allow the nurse to empathize with and understand this population? (Select all that apply.) Be open to people who are different Have a curiosity about people. Become culturally c...

PMHN Practice 150 Questions with Verified Answers A rape victim with multiple injuries has been brought to the emergency department for evaluation and treatment. The first thing that the psychiatric and mental health nurse should communicate is: A. I'm so sorry this happened to you B. You are safe here. No one can hurt you C. This was not your fault D. I'm thankful you survived this attack - CORRECT ANSWER Answer: B. You are safe here. No one can hurt you. Rationale: Patients who ...

the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. D) Note-taking allows the nurse to break eye contact with the patient, which may increase his or her level of comfort. A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. Page: 31 Some use of history forms a...

A rape victim with multiple injuries has been brought to the emergency department for evaluation and treatment. The first thing that the psychiatric and mental health nurse should communicate is: A. I'm so sorry this happened to you B. You are safe here. No one can hurt you C. This was not your fault D. I'm thankful you survived this attack Answer: B. You are safe here. No one can hurt you. Rationale: Patients who have been raped are often severely traumatized emotionally ...

NURS Health Assessment Final Exam Questions With Answers Latest Updated 2024 (GRADED) A nurse is conducting a nutritional assessment of an 82 y/o client. Which of the following factors is most likely to affect the nutritional status of an elderly person a. Living alone on a fixed income b. Increase in GI absorption c. Increase acuity of taste and smell d. Change in cardiovascular status 2. A nurse is obtaining a history from a 30 year old female client. Which of the following questions wo...

Adult Primary Care Review 171 Questions with Verified Answers Which is a modifiable risk factor for melanoma - CORRECT ANSWER Considerable sun exposure and sunburn A 19 year old female comes to your clinic for a routine visit to obtain birth control pills. You notice a red sunburn over her body. She states that she stayed a little too long in the sunbed. She denies pain and appears happy. What is your most appropriate course of action for skin health promotion and disease prevention? - C...

A client comes to the clinic with a report of fever and a recent exposure to someone who was diagnosed with meningitis. Which nursing assessment should be completed during the initial examination of this client? A) Level of consciousness. B) Gait characteristics. C) Presence of trauma. D) Bladder control ability. - answer-A) Level of consciousness Initial symptoms of meningitis include headache, fatigue, stiff neck, and changes in level of consciousness. It is necessary to determine i...