Author Question: The nurse enters a room to find the client sitting up in the chair, crying. The nurse best displays ... (Read 159 times)

leilurhhh · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse enters a room to find the client sitting up in the chair, crying. The nurse best displays a critical-thinking attitude, as well as a caring attitude, by:

a. Telling the client that she'll be back to chat after she sees her other clients
b. Calling the family to come and sit with the client
c. Trying to determine the reasons for the client's crying
d. Placing a do not disturb sign on the door to protect the client's privacy

Question 2

The nurse has gathered her assessment data and notes several significant changes in the client's health status. The client's weight has increased by 5 lb over the past 24 hours, he is short of breath, and crackles are auscultated at both lung bases.

To which step of the Nursing Process should the nurse proceed after organizing these data?
a. Diagnosis
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation