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A nurse is doing an assessment interview with a client. The client tells the nurse that he has a type A personality. The nurse can anticipate that the client will:
 
  A) Appear relaxed and easy-going throughout the interview.
  B) Want the interview to be over as quickly as possible.
  C) Be pleased with the overall pace of the interview.
  D) Speak slowly and need time to consider his answers.

Question 2

A patient shares with a nurse, I don't seem to be sleeping any better since I came here.. Which nursing intervention will the nurse implement initially?
 
  a. Comparing the patient's admission and current sleeping patterns
  b. Giving the patient a warm glass of milk at bedtime
  c. Teaching relaxation techniques to the patient
  d. Starting a running program for the patient



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A
The first step is to assess the patient's complaint of sleeplessness. Patients often perceive that they sleep less than they do. Although the other techniques suggested may promote sleep, they would be implemented only if the nurse's assessment confirmed the patient's complaint of sleeplessness.





 

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