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A client plans to go to the acupuncturist for complementary treatment of alcoholism. The client asks the nurse to explain how acupuncture works. What response by the nurse is most accurate? 

During the admission assessment the client reports to be a social drinker and takes gingko for memory problems. What is a potential complication from the combination of alcohol and gingko?

During the initial interview at the crisis center, a client reveals that their significant other asks for a divorce. The client is so anxious and reports “to be unable to think straight.” Which response will best assess the client’s coping skills?

The nurse is caring for clients from several different cultural backgrounds. Which nursing actions are most appropriate? Select all that apply.

An older adult has developed a sacral pressure ulcer. What will the nurse assess in order to ensure adequate wound healing and prevent poor outcomes for this client? Select all that apply.

A client grieving the recent loss of their significant other, asks if they are becoming mentally ill because they are so sad. What is the nurse’s best response?

What action will the nurse take when administering a mental status assessment to an anxious client? 

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A home health nurse states to her client, “I am very proud of you. You gave your first insulin injection without a problem. You have done wonderfully and are learning fast.” What technique is the nurse using to compliment the client’s progress?

The observed outcome of critical thinking and decision-making. It is an iterative process that uses nursing knowledge to observe and access presenting situations, identify a prioritized client concern, and generate the best possible evidence-based solutions in order to deliver safe client care.