A 90-year-old client diagnosed with intestinal carcinoma is being ...

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A 90-year-old client diagnosed with intestinal carcinoma is being cared for at a health care facility. The client's relatives are experiencing emotional trauma and difficulty coping with the situation.
 
  What nursing measure must the nurse ensure for implementation of care and support to the dying client and his family members? A) Provide detailed explanations of what is done and what is expected.
  B) Support the client and family and avoid being judgmental.
  C) Discourage the client and family members from being actively involved in planning and providing care.
  D) Discourage family members from expressing needs and encourage respite time for them.

Question 2

The nurse is taking the vital signs of a toddler who is being admitted to the hospital. Which of the following vital signs should the nurse assess first?
 
  A) Temperature
  B) Pulse
  C) Blood pressure
  D) Respirations

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Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Support the client and family and avoid being judgmental. Provide simple explanations of what is done and what is expected. Encourage the client and family members to be actively involved in planning and providing care. Encourage family members to express needs and encourage respite time for them.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The nurse should take respirations before taking other vital signs, because it will be difficult to obtain an accurate respiratory rate if a child is crying.