Which misconception is common in clients in pain?

Why is acute pain said to be protective in nature?

The following foods are a part of a client's daily diet: high-fiber cereals, fruits, vegetables, ten 8-oz glasses (2,500 mL) of fluids. What would the nurse tell the client to change?

A preoperative assessment finds a client to be 75 lb (34 kg) overweight. The client is to have abdominal surgery. What nursing concern will be used for care planning based on the client's weight?

The nurse is completing a sterile dressing change on a confused client. During the procedure, the client reaches down and touches the contents of the open dressing kit. What is the nurse's next action?

Although all of the following are factors that affect grief, which one is most likely to influence a person's expression of grief?

The home health nurse is visiting an older adult client whose caregiver reports that the client has been anxious and disoriented in the morning. The caregiver also informs the nurse that the client gets up frequently to use the bathroom during the night. The client's current medications include hydralazine 75 mg by mouth daily, furosemide 40 mg by mouth daily, and potassium chloride 20 mEq by mouth daily. Which recommendation will the nurse provide the caregiver to decrease the disruption of sleep?

Accreditation by which organization is legally required for a school of nursing to exist?

A nurse is providing care for a client who recently immigrated from another country. The nurse says, "You have to get up and walk whether you want to or not." This statement is an example of:

A new nursing graduate has made an error in documentation that led to an unexpected client outcome. When aiming to avoid future errors, which action should the nurse prioritize?

A client asks a nurse if it is possible to contract a disease by donating blood. How would the nurse respond?