Author Question: A client tells the nurse that he gets short of breath and feels about to pass out every time he has ... (Read 83 times)

cdr_15 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client tells the nurse that he gets short of breath and feels about to pass out every time he has to use an elevator. To assist this client, the nurse should:

1. Suggest the client avoid elevators.
2. Instruct the client in deep breathing exercises.
3. Ask the client how he has survived in life so far with elevators.
4. Tell the client that elevators are completely safe.

Question 2

Which of the following is not included in the evaluation step of the nursing process?

a. nursing interventions c. application of nursing care
b. patient's health status d. medical care

ttt030911 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2. Instruct the client in deep breathing exercises.

Rationale:
Deep breathing exercises can help the client reduce the anxiety associated with a fearful situation, such as entering an elevator. Suggesting the client avoid elevators will not help the client. Asking the client how he has survived in life so far with elevators will not help the situation. Telling the client that elevators are completely safe might not be true and should not be said to the client.

Answer to Question 2

D
When conducting the final step of the nursing process, the patient's health status is assessed, along with the effectiveness of nursing interventions used when providing care. Medical care provided is not a step in the evaluation phase of the nursing process.