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A corporate executive works 60-80 hours a week. The client is experiencing some physical signs of stress. The nurse teaches the client biofeedback techniques. This is an example of which of the following health-promotion interventions?
- A. structure
- B. relaxation technique
- C. time management
- D. regular exercise
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biofeedback is a relaxation technique that helps manage stress by teaching control over physiological responses, addressing the client's stress-related symptoms.
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The difference between spirituality and religion is that spirituality is:
- A. a belief about a higher power.
- B. an individual's relationship with a higher power.
- C. organized worship.
- D. a belief in an invisible energy or ideal.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Religion can be considered a system of beliefs, practices, and ethical values about a divine or superhuman power or powers worshipped as the creator(s) and ruler(s) of the universe. Spirituality is a belief in or relationship with some higher power, creative force, driving being, or infinite source of energy.
A nurse is performing a screening on a patient that has been casted recently on the left lower extremity. Which of the following statements should the nurse be most concerned about?
- A. The patient reports, 'I didn't keep my extremity elevated like the doctor asked me to.'
- B. The patient reports, 'I have been having pain in my left calf.'
- C. The patient reports, 'My left leg has really been itching.'
- D. The patient reports, 'The arthritis in my wrists is flaring up, when I put weight on my crutches.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain may be indicating neurovascular complication.
An 8-year-old Asian child is being examined during a school screening. The nurse notices small bruises on the anterior and posterior ribs. The nurse should ask the child:
- A. If the family practices coining
- B. Who hit him
- C. If the child has fallen
- D. How long the abuse has been occurring
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coining, a cultural practice in some Asian communities, can cause bruising and should be assessed to differentiate from abuse. Other options assume abuse prematurely.
The nurse is assessing an elder who the nurse suspects is being physically abused. The most important question for nurse to ask is:
- A. How much money do you keep around the house?
- B. Who provides your physical care?
- C. How close does your nearest relative live?
- D. What form of transportation do you use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The most common abuser is a caregiver living with the client. Research reveals that the spouse is currently the most common abuser, followed by an adult child.
Support-system enhancement includes all of the following except:
- A. determining the barriers to using support systems.
- B. discussing ways to help with others who are concerned.
- C. exploring life problems of the support-team members.
- D. involving spouse, family, and friends in the care and planning.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The exploration of life problems of support-team members is not necessary to enhance the support system. Choices 1, 2, and 4 are all enhancements for a support system.