Comprehensive Predictor 2019_form_b

A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hr ago. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? - ANSWER ==Assist with deep breathing and coughing A nurse is talking with a client who has stage IV breast cancer. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements by the client as a constructive use of a defense mechanism? - ANSWER =="I told my doctor that I would like to start a support group for other women who are sick in my community" A nurse is caring for a client who has immunosuppression and a continuous IV infusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER ==Monitor the client's mouth every 8 hr A nurse is caring for a 2 month old infant who has Hirschsprung disease (HD). Which of the following areas should the nurse assess for manifestations of HD? - ANSWER ==C The nurse should assess the infant's abdomen for distention and visible peristalsis, which are manifestations of HD A nurse at a mental health clinic is caring for four clients. The nurse should recognize the following clients is using dissociation as a defense mechanism? - ANSWER ==A client who