The nurse answers the call light of a newly admitted patient. The ...

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The nurse answers the call light of a newly admitted patient. The patient tells the nurse she is blind and asks the nurse to assist her to the bathroom. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  a. Take the patient by the arm and lead her slowly to the bathroom.
  b. Walk slightly ahead of the patient and allow the patient to hold the nurse's elbow.
  c. Give the patient exact descriptive directions to the bathroom so that she can walk there independently.
  d. Lead the patient to the bathroom by the hand, describing the location and providing verbal clues.

Question 2

A 66-year-old man with a 60 pack-year history of cigarette smoking was diagnosed with nonsmall cell lung cancer several months ago and has been admitted to the palliative care unit following unsuccessful surgical resection and radiation therapy.
 
  What patient teaching should the nurse prioritize when providing care for this patient?
  A) Deep breathing and coughing exercises
  B) Pain management techniques
  C) Techniques for maintaining activities of daily living (ADLs)
  D) Infection control measures

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Answer to Question 1

B
The walking companion should precede the patient by about 1 foot, and the patient's hand should be on the companion's elbow to provide security.

Answer to Question 2

B