A nurse is caring for a client who has recently retired from their job. The client states they feel like they no longer have a purpose. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"Can you tell me what you mean by not having any purpose?"

"Have you started volunteering in the community?"

"You must plan to get involved in some new hobbies."

"You seem in good health and able to handle whatever life presents."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. This response is appropriate because it shows empathy, respect, and interest in the client's feelings and thoughts. It also invites the client to explore and clarify their meaning of purpose and how it relates to their retirement.
B. This response is dismissive of the client’s concern.

C. While hobbies can be fulfilling, this response does not address the client's feelings of purposelessness directly.
D. This response minimizes the client's feelings and does not offer constructive solutions to address their concerns.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The dropper should be held about 1 cm (0.4 in) away from the eye to avoid touching or injuring the eye or contaminating the dropper tip.
B. Massaging the eyelids after instillation is not a standard practice and may cause discomfort or injury to the eye.
C. Administering multiple ophthalmic medications requires a sufficient interval between doses to prevent interactions and ensure effectiveness.
D. Asking the client to close their eyes tightly may squeeze out some of the medication or increase intraocular pressure.

Correct Answer is {"dropdown-group-1":"A","dropdown-group-2":"B"}

Explanation

A. Despite the client reporting thirst and frequent urination, the client's urine specific gravity of 1.010 is within the normal range (1.005 to 1.030). The above symptoms could be associated with the hyperglycemia.
B. There is no indication of a pneumothorax in the nurse's notes or diagnostic results.

C. The casual glucose level of 300 mg/dL is significantly above the normal range (less than 200 mg/dL), indicating hyperglycemia.
D. The client’s WBC level is elevated, 11,500/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3) thus indicating an infection.

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