A client is complaining of numbness and tingling around the intravenous infusion catheter. Which of the following should the nurse do?
1. Apply heat.
2. Remove the cannula.
3. Elevate the extremity.
4. Slow the intravenous infusion rate.
Question 2A dying client is surrounded by family and friends at home. The hospice nurse talks with the spouse of the dying client to ensure that everything the family needs during this time is being done. The nurse is providing support to:
1. the client.
2. the bereaved.
3. ensure compliance with the hospice rules and regulations.
4. determine if the spouse understands that the client is dying.
Question 3The nurse is attempting to instruct a client on ways to eliminate smoking. The client tells the nurse that he has no health problems because of smoking and does not understand why he needs to quit.
Which of the following is interfering with the nurse's ability to instruct the client in health promotion behaviors?
1. Motivation
2. Perception
3. Self-image
4. Maintenance
Question 4A client is diagnosed with an extravasation of a intravenous medication. Which of the following should the nurse do to assist this client?
1. Remove the catheter and apply heat.
2. Place the extremity lower than the level of the heart.
3. Keep the catheter intact until an antidote is administered.
4. Apply ice over the site until the swelling subsides.
Question 5A client diagnosed with a terminal illness is receiving an opioid/acetaminophen combination for pain control. The nurse realizes this client is being managed at which step of the World Health Organization approach to pain management?
1. Step 1
2. Step 2
3. Step 3
4. Step 4
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