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A nurse is caring for a client who reports chronic pain.
Which of the following actions by the nurse uses holistic nursing?

Request a prescription for an analgesic for the client.

Check the client's oxygen saturation level.

Encourage the client to take slow, deep breaths.

Obtain blood work from the client.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

Requesting a prescription for an analgesic for the client is a part of conventional medical treatment.

Choice B rationale:

Checking the client’s oxygen saturation level is a part of conventional medical treatment.

Choice C rationale:

Encouraging the client to take slow, deep breaths can help manage pain and is a holistic nursing approach.

Choice D rationale:

Obtaining blood work from the client is a part of conventional medical treatment.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Respiratory acidosis is characterized by a high PaCO2 and a low pH. The client’s ABG results do not match this pattern.

Choice B rationale:

Metabolic acidosis is characterized by a low HCO3 and a low pH. The client’s ABG results do not match this pattern.

Choice C rationale:

Respiratory alkalosis is characterized by a low PaCO2 and a high pH. The client’s ABG results do not match this pattern.

Choice D rationale:

Metabolic alkalosis is characterized by a high HCO3 and a high pH. The client’s ABG results match this pattern. Normal values for pH, PaCO2, and HCO3 are 7.35-7.45, 35-45 mm Hg, and 22-26 mEq/L respectively.

A. A client who is short of breath. B. A client who received pain medication 30 min ago. C. A client who is to be discharged at 11:00. D. A client who is ambulatory and going for an x-ray at 10:00.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

A client who is short of breath is experiencing a life-threatening situation and should be seen first.

Choice B rationale:

A client who received pain medication 30 min ago is likely to be comfortable and can be seen later.

Choice C rationale:

A client who is to be discharged at 11:00 can be seen closer to the discharge time.

Choice D rationale:

A client who is ambulatory and going for an x-ray at 10:00 can be seen after the x-ray.

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Which of the following actions by the nurse uses holistic nursing?