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HESI RN · HESI Fundamentals of Nursing · Client Comfort and End of Life Care ATI

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following nursing diagnoses reflects disturbance in self-concept as the etiology?

A. Disturbed Personal Identity

B. Ineffective Role Performance

C. Chronic Low Self-Esteem

D. Impaired Adjustment

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Impaired Adjustment

Question 2 of 5

What is comfort according to Kolcaba's theory?

A. A state of physical ease

B. A holistic state of calm and satisfaction

C. Absence of pain only

D. A temporary feeling of relief

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A holistic state of calm and satisfaction

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who reports chronic pain that is worse in the morning. What would the nurse suggest?

A. Increase activity in the morning

B. Apply heat to the area

C. Take pain medication at noon

D. Sleep later in the day

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Apply heat to the area

Question 4 of 5

What is the rationale for using CPAP to treat sleep apnea?

A. positive air pressure holds the airway open

B. negative air pressure holds the airway closed

C. delivery of oxygen facilitates respiratory effort

D. alternating waves of air stimulate breathing

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: positive air pressure holds the airway open

Question 5 of 5

A client diagnosed with Cushing's disease has a potassium level of 2.3 mEq/L (2.3 mmol/L). Based on the result, which pattern would the nurse be monitoring for on the cardiac monitor?

A. Prolonged ST segment

B. Prominent U wave

C. ST elevation

D. Tall peaked T waves

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Prominent U wave

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