Reference no: EM133920383
Question
1. A client is being worked up for a possible brain tumor. An important intervention the nurse would include in the nursing care plan specific to this client is
a. documenting manifestations.
b. preparing the client for tests.
c. seizure precautions.
d. supporting the client and family.
2. An elderly client had surgery to repair a retinal detachment and is being discharged to home the next day.
The nurse is concerned that the client will not be able to adjust to the decreased vision. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to
a. arrange admission to a long-term care facility.
b. consult with a home health care agency for assistance at home.
c. request the physician keep the client in the hospital for a couple more days.
d. send the client home with instructions written in large type.
3. The nurse assessing a client with an inner ear disorder would be aware that the presenting clinical manifestation will be
a. conductive hearing disorder.
b. otorrhea.
c. sensorineural hearing loss.
d. severe headache.
4. When communicating with a client who has a significant hearing loss, the nurse would
a. obtain the client's attention by hand clapping.
b. speak as loudly as possible.
c. use an intercommunication system.
d. use phrases to convey meaning rather than one-word answers.
5. The nurse is aware that when speaking with a client who has impaired hearing in the right ear, the behavior that would make it more difficult for the client to understand the communication is
a. directing the voice toward the left ear.
b. speaking in a normal tone.
c. smiling while talking to seem friendly.
d. standing in front of the client.
6. A client's family reports that the client does not hear well. The client becomes angry and defensive and denies having a hearing problem. The best response by the nurse would be
a. "It seems like it's hard to listen to your family when you don't agree with them."
b. "My father has a hearing aid and is really glad he got it."
c. "There's nothing to be ashamed about having poor hearing."
d. "Why don't you believe what your family is saying?"