The greatest challenge in effective discharge planning is _______________.

The patient tells the nurse that the spouse is only interested in sexual activity when inflicting physical pain on the patient.Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for the patient?

A) Activity intolerance related to inability to fulfill spouse's sexual needs
B) Ineffective sexuality pattern related to differing sexual activity expectations
C) Risk for injury related to physical abuse from spouse during sexual activity
D) Risk for compromised human dignity related to spouse's demeaning actions

The nurse would question a prescription for application of cold therapy to which patient? The patient with a:

A) Wound oozing blood
B) Sprained wrist
C) Infected wound
D) Pressure ulcer

Inflammation of the pancreas is:

A) pancreasitis.
B) pancreatitis.
C) pancreatic amylase.
D) cholangiopancreatography.

Which of the following statements about evaluating patients in pain is true?

A) The best judge of the existence of pain is the nurse.
B) Visible signs always accompany pain.
C) Patients often are hesitant to report pain.
D) Nonpharmacological interventions are better than pain medications.

A congenital condition caused by deficiency in secretion of the thyroid hormone is ________.

The nurse is caring for a patient with a stage 3 pressure injury.The nurse has assigned a nursing diagnosis of Risk for infection.Which intervention would be most important for this patient?

A) Teach the family how to manage the odour associated with the wound.
B) Discuss with the family how to prepare for care of the patient in the home.
C) Encourage thorough hand hygiene by all individuals caring for the patient.
D) Encourage increased quantities of carbohydrates and fats.

A client has been hospitalized for 6 weeks.All of the following interventions are good ones,but which intervention is specifically focused on helping the patient cope with the emotional responses to prolonged hospitalization?

A) Providing skin care every shift to prevent skin breakdown
B) Encouraging the patient to get up in a chair to eat meals
C) Assisting the patient to ambulate in the hallway for several minutes each day
D) Designating a corner of the patient's room to display personal mementos

Which task can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) ?

A) Turn and reposition the patient every 2 hours.
B) Assess the patient's skin condition.
C) Change pressure ulcer dressings every shift.
D) Apply hydrocolloid dressing to the pressure ulcer.