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What would be an appropriate spiritual nursing intervention for a client experiencing loneliness and social alienation?

A patient who is scheduled for a colonoscopy is instructed to take nothing except clear liquids for 6 hours before the procedure. What comment by the patient would indicate that the patient does not understand the concept of clear liquids?

A hospice nurse is caring for a patient who is dying of pancreatic cancer. The patient tells the nurse “I feel no connection to God” and “I’m worried that I find no real meaning in life.” What would be the nurse’s best response to this patient?

The nurse caring for a patient with a Braden scale score of 18. How would the nurse interpret the risk of pressure ulcers in this patient?

The client who would benefit most from a full liquid diet is one with

The nurse is caring for a patient after a surgical procedure who has pneumatic compression devices on the lower extremities.  When the nurse walks into the room the patient states, “I want these things off of my legs.”  What should the nurse do first?

The nurse is teaching a patient to use a walker. Which method will the nurse explain?

The nurse is assessing the perineal region of an adolescent female. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the pubic hair to be sparse and slightly pigmented. What Tanner stage will the nurse document?

The nurse is discussing foot care w/ client who was recently diagnosed w/ diabetes. Which statement by client indicates need for further teaching?

The nurse is planning to transfer a 250 lb. patient who is unable to bear weight up to the wheelchair. Which method is safest to transfer this patient?