11. A patient who is receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer tells the nurse that she cannot verbalize her fears about her treatment. Which complementary or alternative therapy would be most beneficial for the nurse to teach this patient about at this time?
- A. Journaling
- B. Yoga therapy
- C. Herbal therapy
- D. Chiropractic therapy
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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A nurse is interested in providing community education and screening on hypertension. In order to reach a priority population, to what target audience should the nurse provide this service?
- A. African American churches
- B. Asian American groceries
- C. High school sports camps
- D. Women's health clinics
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: African American churches. This target audience is appropriate because African Americans have a higher prevalence of hypertension compared to other ethnic groups. By providing education and screening at African American churches, the nurse can reach a population that is at higher risk for hypertension. Churches are also community hubs where individuals gather regularly, making it an effective platform for health promotion.
Choice B: Asian American groceries is incorrect as it does not specifically target a population with a high prevalence of hypertension.
Choice C: High school sports camps may not be an ideal target audience for hypertension education as the focus is typically on physical fitness rather than chronic disease management.
Choice D: Women's health clinics may not reach the priority population of African Americans who have a higher prevalence of hypertension.
A deathly ill patient from a culture different than the nurse’s is admitted. Which question is appropriate to help the nurse provide culturally competent care?
- A. “If you die
- B. will you want an autopsy?”
- C. “Are you interested in learning about palliative or hospice care?”
- D. “Do you have any preferences for what happens if you are dying?”
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The charge nurse on the eating disorder unit instructs a new staff member to weigh each client in his or her hospital gown only. What is the rationale for this nursing intervention?
- A. To reduce the risk of the client feeling cold due to decreased fat and subcutaneous tissue.
- B. To cover the bony prominence and areas where there is skin breakdown.
- C. So the client knows what type of clothing to wear when weighed.
- D. To reduce the tendency of the client to hide objects under his or her clothing.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Although acute pain is severe, why does a client with acute pain cope better with the discomfort in the later stages?
- A. Because the pain is negligible in the later stages.
- B. Because an increased dosage of analgesics is used in the later stages.
- C. Because the client’s perception of pain minimizes in the later stages.
- D. Because there is a reinforcing belief that the pain will resolve in time.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client has a tracheostomy tube in place. When the nurse suctions the client, food particles are noted. What action by the nurse is best?
- A. Elevate the head of the client's bed.
- B. Measure and compare cuff pressures.
- C. Place the client on NPO status.
- D. Request a swallow study for the client.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
1. Tracheostomy cuff should be inflated to prevent aspiration.
2. Food particles indicate cuff leakage.
3. Measuring cuff pressure ensures proper sealing.
4. Prevents aspiration and respiratory complications.
Summary:
A: Elevating the head is beneficial but doesn't address cuff leakage.
C: NPO status is extreme and unnecessary without confirmation of aspiration risk.
D: Swallow study is for assessing swallowing function, not related to cuff pressure.