During client teaching, the nurse must inform the client prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) to not expect to see a difference in mood or anxiety level for up to:
a. 5 days
b. 2 to 3 weeks
c. 4 to 5 weeks
d. 6 weeks
Question 2
The visiting nurse is at the home of an 88-year-old woman whose physician is concerned that she is losing weight. While performing an assessment, the nurse discovers that the client's dentures are ill-fitting and this makes eating painful.
The client claimed she informed her daughter of this, but the daughter is too busy to take her to the dentist. The nurse is concerned that this is a possible sign of: a. Abuse
b. Neglect
c. Domestic violence
d. Depression
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
Patient teaching: male genetalia assessment
Testing client’s ability to identify dull sensation
Positioning of client