A nurse is preparing to obtain a health history from a client who is on bedrest. Which of the following positions should the nurse take to place the client at ease?

Sit in a chair next to the bed.

Sit on the bed next to the client.

Stand at the side of the bed.

Stand at the foot of the bed.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Sitting in a chair next to the bed provides a comfortable and professional setting, allowing the nurse to engage with the client at eye level.
B.   Sitting on the bed may be seen as too informal and might invade the client’s personal space.
C.   Standing at the side of the bed can create a sense of distance and is less personal.
D.   Standing at the foot of the bed may make the nurse seem detached and less approachable.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Koplik spots are a symptom of measles, not rubella.
B. Aspirin should not be administered to children due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome.
C. Rubella requires droplet precautions, not airborne precautions.
D. Rubella poses a risk to pregnant women due to the potential for congenital rubella syndrome, so isolation from pregnant staff is essential.

A. A client who is 1 day postoperative following a vertebroplasty. B. A client who has cancer and a sealed implant for radiation therapy. C. A client who has COPD and a respiratory rate of 44/min. D. A client who is receiving heparin for deep vein thrombosis.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. A client who is 1 day postoperative following a vertebroplasty may be stable enough for early discharge, freeing up a bed for incoming disaster victims.
B. A client with a sealed implant for radiation therapy may require monitoring and cannot be safely discharged early due to potential complications.
C. A client with COPD and a respiratory rate of 44/min requires immediate care and cannot be safely discharged.
D. A client receiving heparin for deep vein thrombosis may be stable but requires monitoring, making early discharge unsafe.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

A nurse is preparing to obtain a health history from a client who is on bedrest. Which of the following positions should the nurse take to place the client at ease?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

A nurse is admitting an adolescent who has rubella. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assisting with the emergency response plan following an external disaster in the community. In anticipation of multiple client admissions, which of the following current clients should the nurse recommend for early discharge?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A nurse is caring for a client who is in a coma and is scheduled for a surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative following surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A hospice nurse is visiting with the son of a client who has terminal cancer. The son reports sleeping very little during the past week due to caring for his mother. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is assessing a client who has an abdominal incision. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the partner of a client who has a tracheostomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is developing an in-service about personality disorders. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing borderline personality disorder?