NCLEX-RN Exam Question 276

A female client is anticipating a visit with her parents over the Thanksgiving holidays. She has recently begun experiencing periods of extreme shortness of breath, which her physician has labeled as panic attacks. Which of the following statements by the nurse would enhance therapeutic communication?
  • NCLEX-RN Exam Question 277

    A 45-year-old male client was admitted to a chemical dependency treatment center following legal problems related to alcohol abuse. He states, "I know that alcohol is a problem for some people, but I can stop whenever I want to. I'm never sick or miss work, and no one can complain about me." During the initial assessment, the best response by the nurse would be:
  • NCLEX-RN Exam Question 278

    The physician orders medication for a client's unpleasant side effects from the haloperidol. The most appropriate drug at this time is:
  • NCLEX-RN Exam Question 279

    Prenatal clients are routinely monitored for early signs of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). For the prenatal client, which of the following blood pressure changes from baseline would be most significant for the nurse to report as indicative of PIH?
  • NCLEX-RN Exam Question 280

    A client with a C-3-4 fracture has just arrived in the emergency room. The primary nursing intervention is: