An older adult client in a long-term care facility drops his ...

[melina_rosy]

An older adult client in a long-term care facility drops his burning cigarette in a garbage can and starts a fire. What is the most appropriate type of fire extinguisher for the nurse to use in this in-stance?
 
  a. Type A
  b. Type B
  c. Type C
  d. Type D

Question 2

A 12-year-old female patient complains that her periods are making her fat. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
 
  a. Try to stop snacking on sweets when you get cravings, and replace them with healthy veggies instead.
  b. Does the weight fluctuate throughout the month, getting worse around the time of your period?
  c. You are emotional around the time of your period; I promise no one notices this but you.
  d. Those changes are normal with menstruation; try not to get upset about it.

[Kimmy]

Answer to Question 1

A
Type A fire extinguishers are used for ordinary combustibles such as wood, cloth, paper, and plastic. A garbage can fire would require a type A fire extinguisher.
Type B fire extinguishers are used for flammable liquids such as gasoline, grease, paint, and an-aesthetic gas.
Type C fire extinguishers are used for electrical equipment.
There is no Type D fire extinguisher.

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse should first assess what type of weight gain the patient is concerned about. From there, the nurse can make recommendations on how to modify daily lifestyles. The nurse should not assume that the patient is eating too many sweets. It is inappropriate to dismiss a patient's concerns by telling her that she is being too emotional, or that no one else sees her problem. This would negatively affect the nurse-patient interaction.