Author Question: An instructor explains that patients may need a nurse's assistance to help cope with the stress of ... (Read 25 times)

sam.t96 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

An instructor explains that patients may need a nurse's assistance to help cope with the stress of hospitalization. The nurse validates understanding by

1. Using appropriate humor therapy.
2. Providing a back massage and other comfort measures to help the patient relax.
3. Explaining what the patient should expect before performing a procedure or treatment.
4. All of the above.

Question 2

A nurse encourages a patient to be proactive in promoting and maintaining health by doing which of the following? Select all that apply.

1. Introducing the patient to the benefits of a regular exercise program
2. Discussing the importance of keeping blood sugar levels within normal range
3. Referring to a clinic for blood pressure screening
4. Suggesting that medical care is accessed in acute emergencies and that alternative forms of treatment are used when it is not
5. Explaining effects of overwhelming stress on health