A diabetic patient presents to the diabetes clinic with A₁c levels of 7.5%. The nurse has met this patient for the first time. When applying principles of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) , which teaching strategy by the nurse is most likely to be effective?

A) Provide information on the importance of blood glucose control in maintenance of long-term health and evaluate how the patient has been following the prescribed regime.
B) Establish a rapport with the patient by complimenting them on what they did correctly, and ask what strategies they have tried thus far.
C) Refer the patient to a certified diabetic educator, because the educator is an expert on management of diabetes complications.
D) Have the patient explain what medications they are on and what diet they should be following.

The nurse is caring for a patient on the medical-surgical unit who is experiencing an exacerbation of asthma. Which intervention will be most appropriate to help this patient sleep?

A) Place bed in semi-Fowler's position.
B) Offer iron-rich foods for meals.
C) Provide a snack before bedtime.
D) Encourage the patient to read.

Mrs.Lois has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to inadequate chest expansion and poor cough effort related to pain secondary to trauma.What is an appropriate nursing order to help her achieve the outcome of a patent airway?

A) Provide uninterrupted periods of sleep
B) Teach the rationale for her clear fluid diet
C) Assess for cyanosis and clubbing of the fingers
D) Encourage and assist with frequent position changes

What should the nurse instruct the parents to do when teaching them about temperature monitoring for a child?

A) Use only a glass mercury thermometer.
B) Take the temperature after shivering subsides.
C) Avoid the use of tepid water sponging for fever.
D) Take the temperature,but adjust the reading if the child has eaten a popsicle.

The ERT method is also known as external beam radiation therapy.

An adolescent comes to the crisis clinic and reports sexual abuse by an uncle. The adolescent told both parents about the uncle's behavior, but the parents did not believe the adolescent. What type of crisis exists?

A) Maturational
B) Tertiary
C) Situational
D) Organic