The Nurse Is Completing Discharge Instructions for a Client Admitted

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is completing discharge instructions for a client admitted with esophagitis. Which client statements indicate the need for further education?

• A) "I'm going to talk to my doctor about a nicotine patch."
• B) "I can do all of this stuff you're talking about as long as I don't have to give up my beer."
• C) "I have been eating foods and drinks that were either too hot or too cold for my esophagus to handle."
• D) "The root of this problem is that I just sleep too much."
• E) "I told my wife to stop making serving me all of those vegetables."

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and jealousy.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by a preference for social interaction, high levels of energy, and positive emotions.

Agreeableness

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Compassionate

Feeling or showing empathy and concern for others.