The home health nurse is visiting with a client with terminal cancer whose partner has become the primary caregiver. The partner states, "Maybe I will lose weight since I rarely have time to eat." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"Have you been trying to lose weight?"

"You must take care of yourself or you will not be able to care for your partner."

"What are some things you are doing to take care of yourself?"

"It is often easy to lose weight when we become busy and distracted."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. "Have you been trying to lose weight?" This response does not address the caregiver’s concern about losing weight due to lack of time and may seem to dismiss their situation.

B. "You must take care of yourself or you will not be able to care for your partner." While this statement is true, it may be perceived as accusatory and could lead to feelings of guilt or resentment.

C. "What are some things you are doing to take care of yourself?" This is a good response as it encourages the caregiver to think about their self-care practices and opens a dialogue about their well-being.

D. "It is often easy to lose weight when we become busy and distracted." This response might minimize the caregiver’s concern and does not provide practical support or solutions.

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 A

Explanation

A. Ask the patient to try to stand up independently to assess the patient's strength first. This action is inappropriate as it may put the patient at risk of falling or injury. The patient should be assisted rather than asked to stand independently.

B. Remind the patient to look up to ensure good positioning when standing up. This is a correct action. Looking up helps the patient maintain better posture and balance when standing.

C. Allow the patient to dangle at the edge of the bed before standing to assess for feelings of dizziness. This is appropriate as it helps to identify any dizziness or orthostatic hypotension before the patient attempts to stand.

D. Assess the patient for any numbness or tingling in the extremities. This is also appropriate as it helps to identify any neurological issues that could affect the patient's ability to stand and transfer safely.

A. Inject the amount of air to the modified (cloudy) vial that is equal to the prescribed dose of modified (cloudy) insulin. B. Invert the vial of non-modified (clear) insulin, then insert needle into the vial and draw back the prescribed dose C. Inject the amount of air into the nonmodified (clear) vial that is equal to the prescribed dose of unmodified (clear) Insulin D. Invert the vial of modified insert the needle into the (cloudy) Insulin, then vial and draw back the prescribed dose.

Correct Answer is A, C, B, D

Explanation

Step 1: A. Inject the amount of air into the modified (cloudy) vial that is equal to the prescribed dose of modified (cloudy) insulin. This step is correct and should be done first. Injecting air into the vial of cloudy insulin (modified) helps to prevent creating a vacuum and makes it easier to withdraw the insulin.

Step 3: B. Invert the vial of non-modified (clear) insulin, then insert the needle into the vial and draw back the prescribed dose. This step should be done after air has been injected into the modified insulin vial. The clear insulin (non-modified) should be drawn first to avoid contamination of the clear insulin with the cloudy insulin.

Step 2: C. Inject the amount of air into the nonmodified (clear) vial that is equal to the prescribed dose of nonmodified (clear) insulin. This step should be done before drawing the insulin from the clear vial. Injecting air into the clear insulin vial helps to equalize the pressure and makes it easier to withdraw the insulin.

Step 4: D. Invert the vial of modified (cloudy) insulin, then insert the needle into the vial and draw back the prescribed dose. This step should be done after drawing the clear insulin. Drawing the cloudy insulin last helps to prevent any contamination of the clear insulin with the cloudy insulin.

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

The home health nurse is visiting with a client with terminal cancer whose partner has become the primary caregiver. The partner states, "Maybe I will lose weight since I rarely have time to eat." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

The nurse is teaching a student nurse how to assist a patient admitted for generalized weakness, to transfer from bed to a chair. The patient has not been out of bed for several days. Which of the following actions by the student nurse requires further teaching?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

The nurse is preparing to administer prescribed modified (cloudy) and nonmodified (clear) insulin to a client with type 1 diabetes. Place the following steps in the correct order, that the nurse should take to prepare the medication. All options must be used.

Correct Answer is A, C, B, D

Explanation

The nurse is assessing a patient's musculoskeletal system after a swimming accident and notes that the patient can move both arms but is unable to move their legs. The nurse should document this finding as which of the following?

The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a sleeping patient at 0400 a.m. and notes the patient is experiencing stage IV non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?

The nurse is teaching a patient about good sleep hygiene habits. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

The nurse is caring for a client who recently experienced the death of a partner. Which of the following statements would indicate to the nurse that the client is demonstrating appropriate coping strategies?

The nurse is reviewing sleep habits with a patient who reports difficulty sleeping. When evaluating sleep disturbances, the nurse should ask which of the following? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to apply a patient's knee-high graduated compression stockings. Which of the following should the nurse do first?

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a terminal illness who is interested in signing a healthcare Advanced Directive. Which of the following are included in this type of end-of-life planning? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assisting a client, from the bed into a wheelchair, who had a right-side below the knee amputation one day ago. The client states, "I will not be able to do much because of this wheelchair." The client is demonstrating which of the following defense mechanisms?