A client who is going to have a biopsy is demonstrating moderate ...

[waynest]

A client who is going to have a biopsy is demonstrating moderate anxiety, as exemplified by his
  inability to grasp information presented by the health care team. The nursing intervention that should
  be implemented is to
 
  a. reassure the client that many treatments are available for a lung neoplasm.
  b. describe the procedure again in a calm manner and with simple language.
  c. tell the client that staff are prepared to help him in any way they can.
  d. explain to the client that he should not keep his feelings to himself.

Question 2

The case manager providing crisis stabilization for a client with severe mental illness who states his
  wallet was stolen and who is left without means of paying the rent will
 
  use several principles. Put the interventions in the order in which they should be implemented.
  A. Actively engage in problem solving to find new resources, as needed
  B. Determine availability of additional social support
  C. Clarify the reality of the situation
  D. Identify realistic goals

[milbourne11]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Giving information in a calm, simple manner will help the client grasp the important facts.
Introducing extraneous topics, as in options A, C, and D, will further scatter his attention.

Answer to Question 2

C, D, B, A
Rationale: The case manager, using principles of crisis stabilization, would first clarify the situation,
then identify realistic goals considering the client's strengths. The case manager would then assess
availability of additional help from the client's social support system. If additional help from the
support system is not possible, the case manager must actively engage in problem solving to find
new resources to assist the client.

[waynest]

Excellent

[debra928]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it