Exam 8: Stress and Stress Management

The nurse is assisting with a breast biopsy for an alert client who has a lump in the right breast. Which relaxation technique will be best to use at this time?

The nurse is preparing a health-promotion session on meditation for older adults at a community centre. Which of the following points should the nurse include in the session?

The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized following a heart attack and tells the nurse, "I didn't sleep last night because I worried about missing work and losing my insurance coverage." Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate to includeintheplan of care?

Ayoung adult arrives in the emergency department (ED) with multiple abrasions after a motor vehicle accident and has an initial blood pressure (BP) of 180/98. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

The nurse is teaching a hospitalized client to use imagery as a relaxation technique. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with diabetes who states to the nurse, "I don't understand why I can keep my blood sugar under control at home with diet alone, but when I get sick, my blood sugar goes up." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

When choosing music to help relax a client who is having a painful dressing change, which action is best for the nurse to take?

An overweight client who enjoys active outdoor activities develops arthritis in the knees. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate to assist the client in coping with the diagnosis?

Which action should the nurse take to monitor the effects of an acute stressor on a hospitalized client? (Select all that apply.)

Ahospitalized client who is usually well organized and calm is receiving diabetic teaching after being newly diagnosed with diabetes. The client is forgetful, irritable, and has poor concentration. Which action should the nurse take?