Medical-Surgical Nursing – Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems | Latest Edition 2026 | Test Bank with Practice Questions and Answer Explanations

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1. A patient is extremely anxious about having a biopsy
on a femoral lymph node. Which relaxation technique
would be the best choice for the nurse to facilitate during
the procedure?
a. Yoga stretching
c. Relaxation breathing
b. Guided imagery
d. Mindfulness meditation
ANS: C

, Relaxation breathing is an easy relaxation technique to
teach and use. The patient should remain still during the
biopsy
and not move or stretch any of his extremities.
Meditation and guided imagery require more time to
practice and learn


2. A patient who has frequent migraines tells the nurse,
“My life feels chaotic and out of my control. I could not
manage if anything else happens.” Which response
should the nurse make initially?
a. “Regular exercise may get your mind off the pain.”
b. “Guided imagery can be helpful in regaining control.”
c. “Tell me more about how your life has been recently.”
d. “Your previous coping resources can be helpful to you
now.”
ANS: C
The nurse’s initial strategy should be further assessment
of the stressors in the patient’s life. Exercise, guided
imagery, or