Author Question: The husband of a patient with Grave disease confides that he is frustrated with his wife's emotional ... (Read 83 times)

james9437 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The husband of a patient with Grave disease confides that he is frustrated with his wife's emotional outbursts and wide mood swings. How should the nurse respond?

a. I understand how you feel.
b. Antithyroid drugs usually help regulate mood swings after a few weeks.
c. I'm afraid this behavior will continue. How are you coping with it now?
d. Have you told her how you feel?

Question 2

The school nurse is advising a group of high school girls about ways to avoid permanent skin damage from sun exposure. Which information is most important to include in the teaching plan?

a. Avoid using cosmetics that have sunscreen added.
b. Consider a spray tan in the summer.
c. Limit sunbathing times on a cloudy day.
d. Wear light, loose clothing while in sun.

tsternbergh47 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Reassurance that the signs and symptoms will improve with medication is helpful. The nurse may or may not understand how the patient feels, and this dismisses the husband's concern. The behavior may or may not continue, and asking how the husband is coping or if he has shared his feelings are examples of nontherapeutic communication.

Answer to Question 2

B
A spray-on tan is the safest method to acquire a tan. Cosmetics with added sunscreen are an easy way to remember to protect the face from the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) rays can penetrate clouds and loose clothing.