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Caring for Medically Compromised Persons

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Caring for Medically Compromised Persons

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with chronic pain caused by osteoarthritis. The client?s pain has been severe and prolonged. Which of the following would the nurse identify as a priority assessment?

A. Grief

B. Panic disorder

C. Bulimia

D. Depression

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Question 2 of 5

A client visits the clinic and complains of chronic pain in her leg as a result of a fall 6 months ago. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do first when developing the client?s plan of care?

A. Acknowledge the client?s pain.

B. Identify situations that increase the pain.

C. Have the client rate her pain from 1 to 10.

D. Review the client?s current medications.

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Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with HAND resulting from AIDS. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to assess?

A. Sensory impairment

B. Cognitive impairment

C. Social behaviors

D. Anxiety state

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Question 4 of 5

A client visits the clinic and tells the nurse about experiencing chronic stress on the job for the past 3 months. When teaching the client about chronic stress, which of the following would the nurse include as a possible result?

A. Lung disorders

B. Renal disorders

C. Infections

D. Thyroid disorders

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Question 5 of 5

A client visits the emergency department after she was raped in her apartment. The nurse assesses the client?s ability to adapt to the trauma by assessing her social support systems and which of the following?

A. Ability to effectively activate coping strategies

B. Evidence of body image disturbance

C. Type of affect reflected in nonverbal communication

D. Degree of fear response reflected in nonverbal communication

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