A nurse cares for a client with a new ileostomy. The client states, I don't think my friends will accept me with this ostomy. How should the nurse respond?
a. Your friends will be happy that you are alive.
b. Tell me more about your concerns.
c. A therapist can help you resolve your concerns.
d. With time you will accept your new body.
Question 2A nurse cares for a client who has a Giardia infection. Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this client?
a. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
b. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
c. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
d. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
Question 3A nurse assesses a client who is hospitalized for botulism. The client's vital signs are temperature: 99.8 F (37.6 C), heart rate: 100 beats/min, respiratory rate: 10 breaths/min, and blood pressure: 100/62 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Decrease stimulation and allow the client to rest.
b. Stay with the client while another nurse calls the provider.
c. Increase the client's intravenous fluid replacement rate.
d. Check the client's blood glucose and administer orange juice.
Question 4After teaching a client who has a new colostomy, the nurse provides feedback based on the client's ability to complete self-care activities. Which statement should the nurse include in this feedback?
a. I realize that you had a tough time today, but it will get easier with practice.
b. You cleaned the stoma well. Now you need to practice putting on the appliance.
c. You seem to understand what I taught you today. What else can I help you with?
d. You seem uncomfortable. Do you want your daughter to care for your ostomy?