A client has received some bad news about a prognosis from the physician. When the nurse comes in with medications, the client states in an angry tone, You're late; I was just about to call the hospital administrator to complain.
The nurse is aware that the client received a disappointing prognosis and understands the behavior as displacement. The nurse is silent for a few moments to let the client collect some thoughts and control any feelings. Which response should the nurse make next? 1. You are really angry at your physician; why don't you tell the physician how you feel.
2. You must be really angry at me.
3. I'm not late if I get this medication to you within thirty minutes of the scheduled time.
4. I know you heard some bad news today. I wonder if that could be bothering you.
Question 2
Which of the following client behaviors would indicate a need for further intervention in the anxious patient on a benzodiazepine?
1. The client asking to be taken off the medication gradually
2. The client relying more on coping skills and taking less medication
3. The client inquiring about behavior methods for anxiety control
4. The client requesting a higher dose of drug to achieve the intended effect
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
A client is having an endoscopy performed by a physician who views the upper gastrointestinal intern
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
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