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jparksx · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client who has slept 6 hours the previous night reports this to the assigned psychiatric nurse. What should be the initial nursing action to address this situation?

A. Provide warm milk and a backrub.
B. Give a sleep medication.
C. Hold a relaxation group before bedtime.
D. Review the client's normal sleep pattern.

Question 2

During the implementation phase of the nursing process, a nurse is teaching an adult depressed patient with a cochlear implant about medications. Which modification in the teaching plan would be the most appropriate for this client?

A. Using repetition
B. Speaking directly face-to-face
C. Employing the use of sign language
D. Providing large-print materials

Ddddd · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
In the assessment phase of the nursing process, the nurse collects comprehensive health data that are pertinent to the client's health or situation. In this situation the nurse must initially determine the client's normal sleep patterns in order to evaluate if a true problem exists.

Answer to Question 2

B
Speaking face-to-face is an appropriate way to teach individuals with alterations in hearing.