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A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal pancreatic cancer. The client states, "I don't think I can go on any longer." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? "Are you experiencing abdominal pain?" "You should talk about this with the people you're closest to." "Many people who have cancer feel this way." "You feel like you want to discontinue treatment?" {Ans: "You feel like you want to discontinue treatment?"}A nurse is collecting data from a 55-year-old female client who reports vaginal dryness and hot ashes. The client is interested in trying hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a contraindication to HRT? Five-year history of menopause manifestations History of treatment for blood clots Topiramate use for migraine headaches Increased serum cholesterol levels {Ans: History of treatment for blood clots}A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is on a low-sodium diet and asks about how to improve the taste of bland food. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? Ketchup Mayonnaise Soy sauce Lemon juice {Ans: Lemon juice}A nurse is planning to implement droplet precautions for a client who has manifestations of pertussis.