Author Question: A client with prostate cancer is being discharged from the hospital. Which educational topic is ... (Read 78 times)

tichca · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client with prostate cancer is being discharged from the hospital. Which educational topic is inappropriate for this client?

A) Provide information on doses of complementary herbs.
B) Teach the client and his family noninvasive methods of pain control.
C) Stress the importance of keeping client appointments with healthcare providers.
D) Provide the client and the client's family information on support groups.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Based on this diagnosis, which clinical manifestations does the nurse anticipate for this client?

Select all that apply.
A) Irritable bowel syndrome
B) Insomnia
C) Pain in the calves of the leg
D) Nausea and vomiting
E) Anxiety

karmakat49 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

When providing discharge instructions to the client with prostate cancer, the nurse will teach the client and his family noninvasive methods of pain control and stress the importance of keeping client appointments with healthcare providers. The nurse will also provide the client and his family information on support groups. The nurse does not have authorization to provide information on doses of complementary herbs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, B, E

The client with fibromyalgia experiences weakness, irritable bowel syndrome, stiffness, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. There is no evidence that pain in the calves, nausea, vomiting, and headache are symptoms of fibromyalgia.