Exam 11: Experiencing Health Illness

The nurse assigns a nursing assistant the task of ambulating a group of patients on the medical-surgical unit. Later in the morning, the nursing assistant tells the nurse, "Some of my patients feel very sick but want to get out of bed. Others say they feel well but don't want to get out of bed. What should I do?" Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse in a retirement complex is intrigued by the time and energy residents spend on favorite activities, which they refer to as their "work." Which definitions best describe what can be identified as "meaningful work"? Select all that apply.

The nurse is admitting to the medical floor a patient who does not speak English. The patient does not appear to understand the nurse's questions or instructions. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

Which situation is most reflective of a life change for managing chronic illness?

The nurse is providing care for client who is 76 years of age and experiencing chronic illness related to genetic-linked anemia. The client does not eat a balanced diet and admits preferring sweets to meat and vegetables. Which dimension of health is the nurse most likely to influence with teaching and counseling?

The nurse works at a busy trauma center and needs to establish a relationship of caring, respect, and understanding with clients during a time of extreme physical and emotional stress. Which behavior from the nurse is most likely to convey a sense of compassion?

Dunn believes that an individual's state of health should be evaluated in the context of the person's environment. Which is an approach that illustrates Dunn's belief?

When transferring a patient from a hospital to a long-term care facility, which action by the nurse is most helpful in facilitating the patient's planning and emotional adjustment?

The nurse is providing care to a client with a history of schizophrenia who is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which is the most significant barrier the nurse recognizes as this patient facing?