The nurse is caring for a client under great stress. The client describes feeling nervous and having difficulty focusing on her work. Pulse and respiratory rate are slightly elevated.
The nurse recognizes this client is experiencing what level of anxiety? A) severe anxiety B) moderate anxiety C) mild anxiety D) panic
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a pregnant 16-year-old who says, I don't want my mother to know I'm pregnant. Please don't tell her. The nurse's best response would be:
A) I'm sorry, but it would be unethical for me not to tell your mother you are pregnant. B) I'm sorry, but I am legally obligated to talk with your mother. C) I'm afraid you'll have to talk to your obstetrician, because she is the one to make that decision. D) You have the right to confidentiality, and I cannot legally share the information that you are pregnant with anyone but you.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
nervous system
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions cont'd
Acute Stress, Glucocorticoid Level, Synaptic Plasticity, and Learning
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