Question 1

The nurse is performing a physical assessment of patient who is undergoing a bone marrow biopsy. What finding by the nurse indicates the patient is experiencing stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood pressure of 120/84 
B)  Temperature of 37.5° C 
C)  Heart rate of 110 beats/min 
D)  Respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min 
A)  Blood pressure of 120/84 
B)  Temperature of 37.5° C 
C)  Heart rate of 110 beats/min 
D)  Respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min

Question 2

The nurse knows that the coping strategies that are more frequently seen in older adults are: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  anger. 
B)  withdrawal. 
C)  information gathering. 
D)  avoidance. 
E)  problem focused. 
A)  anger. 
B)  withdrawal. 
C)  information gathering. 
D)  avoidance. 
E)  problem focused.

Question 3

The nurse is educating the patient about alternative therapies. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for more information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alternative therapies can include relaxation techniques. 
B)  Alternative therapies are used in conjunction with medical therapies. 
C)  Alternative therapies can be used when patients are experiencing stress. 
D)  Some alternative therapists require certification. 
A)  Alternative therapies can include relaxation techniques. 
B)  Alternative therapies are used in conjunction with medical therapies. 
C)  Alternative therapies can be used when patients are experiencing stress. 
D)  Some alternative therapists require certification.

Question 4

The nurse knows that an appropriate goal for Readiness for enhanced coping would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient will report an ability to focus on discharge instructions. 
B)  The patient will attend a coping skills class on a weekly basis. 
C)  The patient will discuss possible coping strategies during weekly office visits. 
D)  The patient will discuss strategies for coping with relationship violence within 24 hours. 
A)  The patient will report an ability to focus on discharge instructions. 
B)  The patient will attend a coping skills class on a weekly basis. 
C)  The patient will discuss possible coping strategies during weekly office visits. 
D)  The patient will discuss strategies for coping with relationship violence within 24 hours.

Question 5

The nurse is educating the patient on the use of relaxing therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I should relax my muscles from head to toe." 
B)  "I visual the relaxed muscle." 
C)  "I should do this three times a week." 
D)  "I focus on muscles that are tense." 
A)  "I should relax my muscles from head to toe." 
B)  "I visual the relaxed muscle." 
C)  "I should do this three times a week." 
D)  "I focus on muscles that are tense."

Exam 32: Stress and Coping

The nurse is performing a physical assessment of patient who is undergoing a bone marrow biopsy. What finding by the nurse indicates the patient is experiencing stress?

The nurse knows that the coping strategies that are more frequently seen in older adults are: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is educating the patient about alternative therapies. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for more information?

The nurse knows that an appropriate goal for Readiness for enhanced coping would be:

The nurse is educating the patient on the use of relaxing therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

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