“A client’s living situation can affect his readiness and ability to learn.” “The client’s age and developmental stage must be considered when teaching clients.” “Tactile or kinesthetic learners prefer to learn by watching a video or reading a handout.” “I should allow clients to demonstrate their understanding of what they have learned and practice skills.”…
A first-time parent is discussing developmental milestones with a nurse. The nurse tells the client she can reasonably expect her child to achieve which of the following by the time the child is 2 years old?
is left-hand dominant clings to caregivers in new situations walks with assistance of another says several single words
The nurse is conducting a health fair at a local high school on reducing high-risk behaviors. Which teaching should the nurse include in the presentation?
Always buckle up, even for a short trip. Use approved bike helmets for bike riding. Do not drive for one hour after drinking alcohol. Condoms offer full protection against sexually transmitted infections. Dive into untested waters with the hands fully extended over the head.
The nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed client about Crohn’s disease. The nurse understands which barriers may prevent effective client learning?
language barriers motivation to learn lack of a support system adequate financial resources cognitive dysfunction, such as schizophrenia
The nurse is participating in a free community health screening with a group of student nurses. Which statement by a student nurse requires further teaching by the licensed nurse?
“Colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 50.” “Men should have a prostate-specific antigen test starting at age 55.” “High-density lipoprotein should be greater than 50 mg/dL for women.” “Risk factors for hypertension include being over age 60 and leading a sedentary lifestyle.”
The nurse is providing teaching to a client newly diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse knows that the client understands the teaching when the client selects which menu option?
frozen pizza and a spinach salad baked chicken with fresh green beans a ham sandwich with peas and carrots a can of chicken soup and a grilled cheese sandwich
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. The client states that she has been smoking two packs of cigarettes a day for 20 years. The nurse would chart how many pack years for this client?
10 pack years 20 pack years 30 pack years 40 pack years
The nurse is teaching a 28-year-old male client about testicular cancer. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the nurse’s teaching?
“Testicular cancer is one of the hardest cancers to treat and cure.” “Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men ages 25 – 35.” “A lump larger than a quarter should be reported to my health care provider.” “The best time to perform testicular self-examination is just after bathing because the scrotum is more…
The nurse is discussing developmental stages with the mother of a six-month-old infant. Which statement indicates an unexpected deviation from normal development?
The infant is walking alone by 15 months. The infant waves good-bye by 7 months. The infant rolls from the tummy to the side at 12 months. The infant transfers a toy from one hand to the other at age 9 months.
The labor and delivery nurse notes that the health care provider has rated a newborn’s Apgar score as 9. The nurse understands which to be true regarding Apgar scores?
The optimum score is 10. A baby with poor activity would rate a 1 in that area. The highest score that each factor may receive is 3. Scores are obtained 5 minutes after birth and repeated 5 minutes later.