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

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2. A nurse working in an orthopedic unit is caring for 4 clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for skin breakdown?

Correct answer: D

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3. A client is in skeletal traction. With the nurse's assessment, it is noted that the pairs appear red, swollen and there is purulent drainage. What action does the nurse take first?

Correct answer: A

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4. A client arrives speaking only Spanish. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Correct answer: C

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5. What finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Kyphosis is a common finding in osteoporosis due to vertebral compression fractures. Chronic pain (Choice A) can occur in osteoporosis but is not a specific finding. Dupuytren’s contracture (Choice B) is a condition affecting hand fingers' connective tissue, not typically associated with osteoporosis. Inflammation (Choice C) is not a typical finding in osteoporosis but rather a characteristic of other conditions.

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