2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Mr. Matthew tells the nurse that he has never been hospitalized.
He appears anxious and frequently turns to his wife for reassurance.
What is the best response by the nurse.
Answer: "What concerns do you have about being hospitalized?"
This response utilizes principles of therapeutic communication. It is
an open-ended question designed to allow Mr. Matthew to verbalize
any concerns about hospitalization that might be contributing to his
anxiety.
◉ Mr. Matthew tells the nurse, "My sweetheart and I have never
been apart during our 55-year marriage." What action should the
nurse implement to help reduce Mr. Matthew's anxiety during the
admission process?.
Answer: Explain the room environment to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew.
This action will reduce the client's anxiety by including the spouse,
and orienting them both to the room.
, ◉ Mr. Matthew states the pain level in his right foot is 8 on a scale of
1-10. He says he has been favoring his foot by staying in bed the past
week. In planning his care, which nursing diagnosis should take
priority?.
Answer: Impaired physical mobility.
Mr. Matthew's limited activities support this nursing diagnosis.
Improving mobility is a nursing priority to prevent the many
potential complications.
◉ In developing a plan of care, the nurse consults with Mr. Matthew
to identify a short-term goal. Which goal is correct for Mr. Matthew's
diagnosis for impaired mobility?.
Answer: The client will sit in the chair for each meal beginning on
the day of admission.
This is a correctly stated goal. The client is always the subject of the
goal, and the action is always measurable. This goal includes what
Mr. Matthew is to achieve and sets a realistic deadline.
◉ Mr. Matthew is reluctant to move in the bed or move to the chair.
He likes his wife to place a pillow under his knee. The nurse
performs a physical assessment, which reveals diminished dorsalis
pedis pulses bilaterally. Which instruction should the nurse convey
to help prevent venous thrombosis in Mr. Matthew's legs?.