Chapter 16 (275-278, 287-295, 276-277, 280-287)

A nurse and a primary care provider inform a client that chemotherapy is recommended for a diagnosis of cancer. Which nursing action is most representative of the concept of holism?

A nurse is planning a workshop on health promotion for older adults. Which topic will be included?

While hospitalized, a client is very worried about business activities. The client spends a great deal of time on the phone and with colleagues instead of resting. Which principle of need therapy applies to this client?

Which statement by the client best represents the contemplation stage of the stages of behavior change?

A client who is 46 pounds overweight tells you, “I was just born to be fat. I don’t have the willpower.” Although weight loss occurred while attending two previous programs that “guaranteed” weight loss, the weight returned along with extra pounds after each program. According to the Health Promotion Model, the nurse is most likely to focus on which behavior-specific cognition and affect variable for this client?

Based on the Life-Change Index, which individual would have an increased possibility of illness in the near future?

The nurse who is assisting a client in the action stage of change would use which strategy?

Which is the best response by the nurse if a client fails to follow the information or teaching provided?

A client is admitted for heart failure. The nurse assesses that the client’s blood pressure is below normal range and the apical pulse is 110. The nurse knows that the increase in the client’s pulse illustrates which aspect of the client’s homeostatic mechanism?

Using Maslow’s framework, which statement characterizes the highest level of need?