Exam 7: Health, wellness, illness, and Injury

The nurse is providing care to an older adult client who was recently diagnosed with early osteoporosis.Which intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to implement with this client?

The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia.The client is on a monitor,and vital signs are recorded from the monitor in order to leave the client undisturbed during the night.The nurse observes that blood pressure,heart rate,and respirations are below baseline for this client.Based on this data,which conclusion by the nurse regarding the changes in vital signs is the most appropriate?

A group of nurses have volunteered to go on a health mission to rural Haiti.The majority of the people the nurses will be working with do not have access to health care and live in poverty.Based on this data,which level of wellness do the nurses' anticipate when providing care during this mission trip?

An occupational health nurse for a large corporation is planning programs to address health problems identified in the Healthy People 2020 report.Which programs should the nurse include for the company employees at the worksite? Select all that apply.

A pediatric nurse is assigned telephone triage for the day at a pediatric clinic.The nurse receives a phone call from the mother of a newborn.The mother states,"I am concerned about my baby.When she first goes to sleep,her eyes dart around under her eyelids,she doesn't breathe regularly,and she sometimes twitches." Based on this data,which response by the nuse is the most appropriate?

A nurse is working with a group of older adult clients at a community health center.Several clients report growing concerns about their dental health.They state they need to have dental work done despite continuing the same hygiene habits they have employed for years.They inquire about the underlying cause for these changes.Based on this data,which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A nurse identifies the seven components of wellness as a useful tool in assessing health.Which are some of the components of wellness? Select all that apply.

A community health nurse is educating a group of clients on the difference between illness and disease.Which statements are appropriate for the nurse to include in the educational session? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a 50-year-old client performing aerobic exercise in the cardiac rehabilitation office.The nurse calculates the client's target heart rate as _______-_________.

The nurse conducts teaching for a client recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.At the conclusion of the session,which client statement shows that teaching has been effective?

A nurse is assessing a client to determine level of wellness.The client practices yoga for relaxation several times a week,follows a nutritionally sound diet,and has a supportive,sound relationship with a spouse and several children.Based on this data,which does this client exemplify?

The nurse is caring for an adult client who was admitted to the hospital 3 days ago.The client is having a hard time sleeping.The nurse notes that there is documentation of some confusion during waking hours.Based on this data,which nursing diagnosis is the most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client in a long-term care facility.The client has some cognitive impairment that interferes with the ability to independently complete activities of daily living.The nurse has identified Self-Care Deficit as an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client.Based on this data,which expected outcome is the most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?