Adults

A home health nurse is conducting a home visit for a client and their caregiver. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates stress? (Select all that apply.)

"I've been depressed lately." "I'm tired most of the day." "I often blame myself for things." "I've been keeping to myself lately."

A nurse is caring for several clients in a community health clinic. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as at risk for transmitting HIV?

A client who has unprotected intercourse

A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. Which of the following actions would be priority for the nurse?

Encourage the client to make their own decisions about their care.

A nurse is admitting a client whose adult child provides full-time care for them. Which of the following tasks should the nurse anticipate the adult child provides for the client? (Select all that apply.)

Preparing meals Maintaining safety Providing companionship Bathing and dressing

A nurse is planning care for a client who was admitted one week ago for alcohol misuse disorder. The nurse asks the client if they live alone or with family or friends. The nurse asks this question for which of the following purposes?

To identify the client's potential support systems

A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a 45-year-old client whose sibling died from colon cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I can eat broiled chicken breast and a cup of blueberries for dinner."

A nurse is reviewing discharge planning for several adult clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as most likely to require additional health care services?

A client who has severe arthritis and lives alone.

A nurse is discussing care options with the family of an older adult client who is currently living with them. The family is concerned that the client will fall at home while they are at work. Which resource should the nurse recommend for the family?

Adult daycare

A nurse is preparing to discuss palliative care with nurses caring for a minority population group. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

Minority groups are less likely to access palliative care services.

A public health nurse is discussing wellness initiatives to assist with wellness promotion by the Department of Health and Human Services with a newly hired nurse. Which of the information should the nurse discuss?

Healthy People 2030

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving inpatient hospice services and requests additional pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Obtain a prescription to administer more analgesics.

A nurse is discussing care options with the family of an older adult client who has dementia. The family states they will provide care for the client by using available family members. Which of the following family members should the nurse identify as most likely to be the client's full-time caregiver?

The client's daughter who who is of middle age and is currently employed

A nurse is reviewing a client's health record. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for breast cancer?

Use of hormonal therapy

A nurse is teaching about palliative care with a client who has recently developed Parkinson's disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?

"Palliative care services should begin at the beginning of my treatment."

A nurse is caring for several clients who all have caregivers. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as most likely to have their caregiver experience caregiver stress?

An older adult client whose caregiver is their middle-aged adult child who works full time and has a school aged child

A nurse is admitting a 60-year-old client who has a history of chronic hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. The client reports that they live alone in a rural area, have been unemployed for six months, and have not been taking their medications as prescribed. Which factors should the nurse identify as placing the client at high risk for health care disparities? (Select all that apply.)

Male gender identity Employment status Medical history Residence Socioeconomic status

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a family of a client who is postoperative from knee surgery. A family member informs the nurse that they are concerned that they will not be able to care for client because of employment. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"You can use FMLA that is available through your job."

A nurse is caring for an older adult client and is reviewing the health record. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for chronic heart disease? (Select all that apply.)

Ethnicity: Black American Smoker - 1 pack per day BMI 30 Lifestyle: Denies participating in aerobic activity

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has a terminal illness. Which health care management options should the nurse include for discussion? (Select all that apply.)

Hospice care in an acute care facility Hospice care in the home Hospice care in an inpatient hospice center Hospice care arranged through the physician's office

A nurse is reviewing Medicare Part B with a client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?

"This covers diagnostic testing and preventative treatment."