ADMISSION-Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Set 6

The mother of a 6-year-old girl who is hospitalized says to the nurse, "My 9-year-old son wants to come to the hospital to see his sister. What do you think about this?" Which of these responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make?

A client with a laryngectomy who is being discharged should be cautioned about using which of these personal items?

The nursing care plan for a client detoxifying from alcohol should include which of these measures?

The mother of a child who is to undergo chemotherapy begins crying and says, "I can't believe it. We are going to lose our child. He is too young to die." Which of these responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make to the child's mother?

A woman attends the clinic when she is twenty weeks pregnant. The nurse should expect a woman at this stage of pregnancy to have

A woman has a history of repeated rages, selfdestructive behavior, impulsivity, and manipulation of others. The woman improves following therapy. Which of these factors pertaining to life a year later suggests that the woman has achieved a long-term goal?

A child is to be discharged on maintenance chemotherapy that includes prednisone (Deltasone). After discussing the child's home therapy, his mother makes all of the following comments to the nurse. Which one indicates that the mother needs further teaching?

A hyperactive client who is on the psychiatric unit is changing his clothes in the day room. Which of these interventions by the nurse would most likely be effective?

A client who has Alzheimer's disease calls the nurse by his wife's name. Which of these measures by the nurse would be appropriate?

Disulfiram (Antabuse) is prescribed for a client who abuses alcohol. The nurse should be aware that the medication will have its desired effect if the client