a client just received a diagnosis of cancer which statement by the nurse demonstrates empathy
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A client just received a diagnosis of cancer. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates empathy?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. A client who is sitting in High-Fowler's position is at risk for what type of injury as the skin layers shift in opposite directions?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. A client is post-operative day 1 and reports a sudden increase in blood-tinged liquid draining from his incision after feeling a popping sensation. What is the nurse's next action?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. A client who had an elective below-the-knee amputation reports pain in the foot that was amputated. What is the best response by the nurse?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct response is to assess the pain intensity by asking the client to rate their pain on a scale of 0-10. This helps the nurse to effectively manage the client's pain. Choice A is incorrect as it dismisses the client's pain without proper assessment. Choice B is incorrect as it assumes the pain is phantom limb pain without assessing the client's current condition. Choice C is incorrect as it invalidates the client's pain experience and does not address the issue at hand.

5. Death of bone tissue can occur when the blood supply to the bone is disrupted. What is this complication called?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, avascular necrosis. Avascular necrosis is the condition where bone tissue dies due to the disruption of blood supply to the bone. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (Choice A) is a chronic pain condition, delayed union (Choice C) refers to a delayed healing of a fracture, and complex regional pain syndrome (Choice D) is a chronic pain condition typically affecting an arm or leg.

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