A patient asks the nurse for a nonmedical approach for excessive worry and work stress. Which therapy should the nurse recommend?

A) Meditation
B) Acupuncture
C) Ayurvedic herbs
D) Chiropractic care

Which of the following steps is necessary when a patient is prepared for intravenous (IV) catheter insertion?

A) Shaving the hair from the site
B) Selecting a proximal site in an extremity
C) Applying a tourniquet 4 to 6 inches above the selected site
D) Vigorously taping and massaging the selected vein

What is one advantage of using computer-assisted instruction (CAI) ?

A) Clients can learn at the pace that suits them best.
B) The nurse-client relationship is strengthened.
C) Psychomotor skills do not need to be practiced on the actual equipment.
D) The nurse controls the content and pace.

The nurse is assessing an older adult's advanced activities of daily living (AADLs) , which would include

A) Recreational activities
B) Meal preparation
C) Balancing the checkbook
D) Self-grooming activities