Fundamentals of Nursing
8th Edition by Potter
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The nurse is preparing to discuss postpartum depression as a part of discharge
teaching with the parents of a newborn. Which of the following nursing
actions would be most therapeutic regarding early detection of this postpartum
condition?
1.Helping the couple understand the importance of social interaction with
other adults
2. Providing the couple with a video that tells the story of a new mother's
experience with depression
3. Encouraging the couple to attend parenting classes designed to minimize the
stress
Chronic pain related to insufficient use of medication
Preconceived assumptions regarding the lifestyles and attitudes of
this groupOffering to "sit and talk" if the client has any questions
Having a discussion with the father in which he identifies the signs and
symptoms ofpostpartum depression
Which of the following nursing actions best reflects the consequence stage of
thedecision-making process?1. Being physically present when a client is
given the results of a tissue biopsy 2. Witnessing the client sign consent for
surgery forms before cardiac surgery3. The client is informed of the various
treatments available for his condition.4. The nurse explains to the client the
risks of leaving the hospital against medical advice.
The structure is flexible enough to adapt to
crises How the client will respond to the
respiratory problem
The nurse explains to the client the risks of leaving the hospital against
medicaladvice.
The client observed grimacing when positioning self in the bed
**Post discharge, the client is returning to their home environment. In assisting
theclient with that, specifically in implementing family-centered care, the
nurse:1.
Provides personal beliefs regarding problem-solving2. Assists the family
members toassume dependent roles3. Works with the client to accept
responsibility for role in discourse4. Offers both client and family information
about necessary self-care abilities
Recognize the client's response to an illness or
situationAre capable of taking charge of their own
lives
Offers both client and family information about necessary self-care abilities
Therapeutic medications may alter sexual function
,Which of the following would be considered positive health behaviors for a 40-
year-old client? (Select all that apply.)1. Eating a low-fat, low-salt diet2. Getting
6 to8 hours of sleep nightly3. Spending quality time with his children4.
Limiting his smoking to 3 cigarettes daily5. Having his blood pressure checked
regularly6. Walking for 30 minutes several times a week
1. Eating a low-fat, low-salt diet2. Getting 6 to 8 hours of sleep nightly5.
Having hisblood pressure checked regularly6. Walking for 30 minutes
several times a week
1. Speak in a slow but well-articulated manner.4. Small groups allow
for morespeaker-listener interaction.5. End the program if there are
signs of poor concentration or fatigue.
Are actively involved in their
communityIdentify the domain and
focus of nursing
A child's understanding of the concept of ice becoming water, Piaget's stage
ofcognitive development, is seen in:1. Sensorimotor2. Preoperational3.
Formal operations 4. Concrete operations
Concrete
operations
Client interview
Completely roll
over
Clustering data
Which of the following statements made by a nurse practitioner best reflects
anunderstanding of the availability of clinical practice guidelines?1. "Clinical
guidelines are so very helpful in providing the most up-to-date nursing care."
2. "I'm sure we could get a team together and develop a pressure ulcer
prevention protocol or search sites for established protocols."3. "I am
particularly impressed by the type 2 diabetic guidelines posted on the
National Guidelines Clearinghouse (NGC) site."4. "I'm to
"I eat everything, but just a little a bit of things like sweets."
Adults older than 65 comprise the greatest users of prescription medications.
"I am particularly impressed by the type 2 diabetic guidelines posted on the
NationalGuidelines Clearinghouse (NGC) site."
It usually progresses gradually with a deterioration of function
Which one of the following nursing activities is an example of
Swanson's "enabling" in the caring process?1. Staying with the client
before surgery2. Performing a urinary catheterization skillfully3.
Assessing the client's healthhistory4. Teaching the client how to inject
fast-acting insulin
, High client acuity
Providing client
teaching
Activity intolerance related to pain
Teaching the client how to inject fast-acting insulin
Which of the following statements best reflects the nurse's correct
understandingof the importance of selecting the optimum time for
interviewing a client newly admitted to the unit?1. "I'm going to do the client's
history before his family leaves so they can help with the admission history
questions."2. "You are scheduled for some x-rays, so I'd like to complete this
admission history interview before you haveto leave."3. "I have some
questions to ask you regarding your admission history. I'll be back once you
are settled in and comfortable.
"I have some questions to ask you regarding your admission history. I'll be
back once you are settled in and comfortable."
"I care for my clients in ways that respect their culture and
beliefs.""Are the clients in the study similar to clients I work
with?"
"Do you have a skin-moisturizing routine?"
A nurse who wants to apply a theory that relates to moral development
should read more from the work of:1. Gould 2. Freud 3. Erikson 4.
Kohlberg
Kohlberg
Sunbathin
gAnger
Informed consent
In evaluating an infant's physical status and growth, the nurse expects to find:1.
Birth weight triples by 6 months 2. Anterior fontanel closes 4 to 8 weeks after
birth 3. Chest circumference is larger than head circumference at 12 months 4.
Birthheight increases 1 inch each month for the first 6 months
Birth height increases 1 inch each month for the first 6
months
A state of well-being involving the whole person
Chronic pain related to insufficient use of
medication
Identify the domain and focus of nursing
Individuals at the young adult point in their life are generally expected to,
according to developmental patterns:1. Continue physical growth2. Experience
severe illnesses3. Ignore physical symptoms4. Seek frequent medical care