On finding multiple bruises on a client's arms and back, the nurse suspects that the client is being abused by a daughter who lives with the client. When questioned, the client denies any abuse. Despite the client's denial, the nurse should report the suspected abuse on the basis of which rationale?

While walking through a park, the nurse encounters a child with a swollen and reddened arm that hurts to move due to being struck with a baseball bat. The nurse splints the arm using two baseball bats. The child is transported to the hospital and later develops compartmental syndrome in the arm. Which statement regarding the nurse's liability in this case is accurate?

A client refuses to have pain medication administered by injection. The nurse states, "If you don't let me give you the shot, I will get help to hold you down and give it." What tort may the nurse be committing?

A nurse in a long-term care facility is planning care for several clients. Which of the foll wing activities should the nurse delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental health disorder. The client asks about his medications and their effects. The nurse asks the client why he needs to know this. Which of the following nontherapeutic communication techniques is the nurse using?

The nurse who is caring for a child admitted after an automobile accident recognizes the importance of including the child's family in the plan of care. Inclusion of the family meets which of Maslow's basic human needs?

A nurse is creating a teaching plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.

Client Education

Day 1 Learning Outcome:

Describe basic definition of diabetes mellitus.

Describe expected reference range and target blood glucose levels.

Describe manifestations of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

Day 1 Teaching Methods:

Give the client printed information describing diabetes mellitus.

Engage in a question-and-answer session with the client.

Which of the following teaching methods is based on the cognitive domain of learning?

Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to have a colonoscopy. The client states, "I am so nervous about what the doctor might find during the test." The nurse asks the client, "Are you feeling anxious about the results of your colonoscopy?" With this question, the nurse is using which of the following communication techniques?

A nurse is caring for a client whose informed consent form has been signed in preparation for a procedure. The client states, "I have decided not to have the procedure." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is preparing to collect health history data during a client's admission. Which of the following questions should the nurse use to promote this discussion?

A nurse is delegating client care assignments for the shift. Which of the following teks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?