A nurse is admitting a client who speaks a different language than the nurse.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Answer and explanation

The correct answer is choice B.

Choice A rationale:

Yoga involves gentle stretching and may not directly impact the phlebitis.

Choice B rationale:

Therapeutic massage could potentially dislodge a clot in the leg, leading to a dangerous condition called a pulmonary embolism.

Choice C rationale:

Acupressure, like yoga, involves gentle pressure and may not directly impact the phlebitis.

Choice D rationale:

Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles and could potentially cause harm, but it is less likely to dislodge a clot than massage.

Choice A rationale:

Abstract thinking develops during the formal operational stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory. This stage typically occurs in adolescence and beyond. During this stage, individuals can think abstractly, solve complex problems, and reason about hypothetical situations. They can also engage in deductive reasoning, which allows them to think logically and systematically.

Choice B rationale:

The concrete operational stage in Piaget's theory, not the formal operational stage, is characterized by the development of logical thinking and operational thought. It typically occurs in children aged 7 to 11 and is marked by the ability to think logically about concrete events and objects.

Choice C rationale:

The sensorimotor stage is the earliest stage in Piaget's theory, occurring in infants from birth to about 2 years old. This stage is characterized by sensory and motor exploration of the environment, and abstract thinking has not yet developed at this stage.

Choice D rationale:

The preoperational stage in Piaget's theory, which typically occurs in children aged 2 to 7, is marked by the development of symbolic thought and language. However, abstract thinking is not a characteristic of this stage.