After Receiving Change-Of-Shift Report, Which of the Following Clients Should

question 8

Multiple Choice

After receiving change-of-shift report, which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?

• A)A client whose new ileostomy has drained 800 mL over the previous 8 hours
• B)A client with familial adenomatous polyposis who has occult blood in the stool
• C)A client with ulcerative colitis who has had six liquid stools in the previous 4 hours
• D)A client who has abdominal distension and an apical heart rate of 136 beats/minute

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Definitions:

Affective Sharing

The process of sharing emotional experiences with others, fostering empathy and emotional bonds.

Mental Flexibility

The ability to adapt one's thinking and behavior to new, changing, or unexpected situations.

Assertive Confrontation

A communication strategy used to address and resolve conflicts directly and respectfully.

Destructive Confrontation

A conflict approach that likely results in harm or breakdown of relationships rather than constructive solutions.