Fundamentals of Nursing Ch 20 PrepU and NCLEX

All of the victims got themselves out of the car?" - Paramedics arrive in the emergency department with a victim of a motor vehicle collision. The paramedic reports the driver was restrained, the car was traveling about 30 miles per hour, and the air bags were not deployed. The paramedic continues to report the car was struck from behind and that all individuals in the car were able to self-extricate. Which statement made by the nurse is verifying the report from the paramedic? "Can you tell me why your physician sent you here to be admitted?" - During an admission intake assessment, a nurse uses open-ended questions to gather information. An example of an open-ended question is: "Do you have any questions about your cholecystectomy?" - The newly hired nurse is collecting assessment data for an upcoming surgical procedure from a client who speaks English as a second language. Which statement made by the newly hired nurse would indicate to the nurse educator that intervention is needed? "Have you ever thought of laser surgery?" - A nurse is discussing cataract treatment with a client. Which statement by the nurse would be most therapeutic? "I know this is hard for you. Is there any way I can help?" - A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with terminal cancer. The nurse enters the client's room and finds the client sitting in the dark crying. Which of the following statements conveys empathy on part of the nurse? "Sir, I understand this is uncomfortable but I assure you I am experienced with this task and would like to continue." - A client comes into the urgent care center to have sutures removed on his right arm. The nurse assesses the sutures an