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Zulu123 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When discussing his life, a client tells the nurse that he is always doing small, petty jobs for everyone and he is not happy about it. Because of this, he is feeling stressed and has been getting into fights with his wife.

What should the nurse suggest to help the client overcome this problem? A) Change jobs.
B) Avoid people who dump tasks on him.
C) Take control of the situation.
D) Avoid doing petty jobs.

Question 2

A client is wearing a Holter monitor in order to undergo a prescribed ambulatory electrocardiogram. Which of the following precautions should the client take during an ambulatory electrocardiography test?

A) Insulate all metal detectors.
B) Avoid taking sponge baths.
C) Avoid showering or swimming.
D) Use an electric blanket rather than heavy cloth blankets.

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
A behavioral technique for modifying stress is to take control rather than become immobilized. This is also known as alternative behavior. Another behavioral approach to reduce stress is to sometimes say no, in order to avoid becoming overwhelmed and more stressed. Changing jobs or avoiding the person or the petty jobs would not help and may be unrealistic responses.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
During a prescribed ambulatory electrocardiography test, the client should not shower or swim; a sponge bath is permitted as long as the monitor does not get wet. The client also should avoid magnets, metal detectors, electric blankets, and high-voltage areas that may cause artifacts on the recordings that interfere with an accurate interpretation of the test results.