NCLEX RN· Psychosocial Integrity · NCLEX Patient Needs Psychosocial Integrity Therapeutic Communications

A primigravida client who came to the clinic has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. She repeatedly verbalizes concern regarding the safety of the fetus. Which should the nurse address first?

An English-speaking Hispanic client has a newly applied long leg cast to stabilize a right proximal fractured tibia. During rounds at night, the nurse finds the client restless, withdrawn, and unusually quiet. Which nursing statement would be most appropriate?

A client has recently been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. The nurse has a series of discussions with the client that are intended to help the client adjust to the disorder. Which should the nurse plan to include as part of one of these discussions?

A client diagnosed with hyperaldosteronism has developed kidney failure and states to the nurse, 'This means that I will die very soon.' Which is the most appropriate therapeutic response for the nurse to make to the client?

An older adult client who appears alert, oriented, and well-groomed shares with the nurse, 'Lately, I am seeing things that are not there. It is always people. I am awake and sitting down and I know they are not there, but I see them.' Which response by the nurse is appropriate?