Multiple Choice
A patient has not been sleeping well because he is worried about losing his job and not being able to support his family. The nurse takes the patient's vital signs and notes a pulse rate of 112 beats/min, respirations are 26 breaths/min, and his blood pressure is 166/88 instead his usual 110-120/76-84 range. Which nursing intervention or recommendation should be used first?
A) Go to sleep 30 to 60 minutes earlier each night to increase rest.
B) Relax by spending more time playing with his pet dog.
C) Slow and deepen breathing via use of a positive, repeated word.
D) Consider that a new job might be better than his present one.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q2: The nurse is planning to teach a
Q5: A patient who was recently diagnosed with
Q5: A patient tells the nurse,"I'm told that
Q6: A diabetic patient who is hospitalized tells
Q8: Which action should the nurse take to
Q9: An older patient presents to the outpatient
Q10: The nurse is working with a patient
Q14: A patient who had been complaining of
Q16: A patient tells the nurse "My doctor