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deesands

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A 73-year-old patient with a history of seizures was being admitted to the hospital after a grand mal seizure took place at a shopping mall. Her husband accompanied her to the hospital and was being interviewed by the nurse.
 
  Which question should the nurse ask to quickly focus on her symptoms? A. Tell me about your wife's history of seizures.
  B. How long did the seizure last?
  C. Tell me how Jenalee's seizure disorder has affected her lifestyle.
  D. Tell me why you brought Jenalee to the hospital today.

Question 2

A nursing student is preparing to take a 5-year-old child's blood pressure. The best way for the nursing student to reduce the girl's anxiety about this procedure is to do which of the following?
 
  A. Do nothing because the more fuss that is made about a procedure, the more anxiety it causes the patient.
  B. Explain to the patient that the blood pressure is a vital sign that her doctor has ordered.
  C. Tell the child that the blood pressure cuff will hug her arm.
  D. Ask the girl's mother to step outside the room because children frequently do better when alone.


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cici

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Once patients tell their story, use a problem-seeking interview technique. This approach takes the information provided in the patient's story and then more fully describes and identifies specific problem areas. For example, focus on the symptoms the patient identifies and ask closed-ended questions that limit the patient's answers to one or two words such as yes or no or a number or frequency of a symptom.

Answer to Question 2

C
Providing information about procedures helps patients feel less anxious because they understand what to expect during the procedure. When preparatory instructions accurately describe the actual experience, the patient is able to cope more effectively with the stress from procedures and therapies.


deesands

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

kilada

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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