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A nurse is caring for a client with a nonhealing arterial ulcer. The physician has informed the client about possibly needing to amputate the client's leg. The client is crying and upset. What actions by the nurse are best? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Ask the client to describe his or her current emotions.
  b. Assess the client for support systems and family.
  c. Offer to stay with the client if he or she desires.
  d. Relate how smoking contributed to this situation.
  e. Tell the client that many people have amputations.

Question 2

The nurse working in the emergency department knows that which factors are commonly related to aneurysm formation? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Atherosclerosis
  b. Down syndrome
  c. Frequent heartburn
  d. History of hypertension
  e. History of smoking



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C
When a client is upset, the nurse should offer self by remaining with the client if desired. Other helpful measures include determining what and whom the client has for support systems and asking the client to describe what he or she is feeling. Telling the client how smoking has led to this situation will only upset the client further and will damage the therapeutic relationship. Telling the client that many people have amputations belittles the client's feelings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
Atherosclerosis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and smoking are the most common related factors. Down syndrome and heartburn have no relation to aneurysm formation.





 

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