A client tells the nurse that recently he has not been sleeping well, feels sad, and cries easily. Which of the following should the nurse do to assist this client?
a. Encourage exercise c. Instruct in ways to improve the diet
b. Assess for stressors d. Discuss rest and sleep strategies
Question 2
A client tells the nurse that she has no desire to change her physical activity level at home since her husband does everything for her around the house, and why would she want to change that? The nurse realizes the client's resistance to change is due to
a. secondary gains.
b. conformity.
c. habits.
d. unrealistic goals.
NURSE
Hair Tells a Tale
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).