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naturalchemist

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A client comes to the emergency department complaining of a severe pounding headache in the temples and a stiff neck. The client is flushed and diaphoretic, and his pulse is racing.
 
  The client states that he is being treated for depression with selegiline. Which question by the nurse would be most important to ask at this time?
  A) When did you last have blood drawn to check your drug level?
  B) What have you had to eat or drink today?
  C) Are you having any chest pain?
  D) Do you use any herbal remedies?

Question 2

Which of the following is the essential component the nurse must bring to the therapeutic nurse-client relationship?
 
  A) Confrontation
  B) Empathy
  C) Humor
  D) Reframing


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stillxalice

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback: The nurse must be able to express caring and concern for the client. Empathy is the ability of the nurse to perceive the meanings and feelings of the client and to communicate that understanding to the client.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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