A patient has difficulty explaining the meaning of the phrase "a stitch in time saves nine." the patient most likely has difficulties with
a. thought processes.
b. abstract reasoning.
c. judgment.
d. comprehension.
B
Patients should be able to give the abstract meanings of proverbs, fables, or metaphors within their cultural understanding. This is an assessment of abstract reasoning. Conceptual concreteness, the inability to describe in abstractions, to generalize from specifics, and to apply general principles, is abnormal. Alterations of cognitive processes causing concreteness in thought can occur in patients with dementia, frontal tumors, or schizophrenia. Concreteness in thought processes can also indicate low intelligence. Assessment of thought process and content seeks relevance, consistency, coherence, logic, and organization. Judgment is the assessment of an individual's ability to evaluate and act appropriately in situations. Comprehension is not assessed for cognitive abilities and mentation.
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The nurse preparing wellness information for older adult clients is promoting interventions con-sistent with the concepts of the biological theories of aging when suggesting that they: (Select all that apply.)
a. use moisturizers daily to minimize dry skin. b. discuss the use of antacids to control heartburn with their health care provider. c. stay active by interacting with family and friends regularly. d. practice stress reduction techniques on a regular basis. e. consider getting a yearly influenza vac-cination.
The nurse is aware that an infratentorial disorder will characteristically produce
a. a regular deep-breathing pattern. b. abnormal pupillary response to light. c. gradual unconsciousness. d. predictive manifestations.
Knowing yourself, in terms of your personality, how you think and behave, why you were drawn to nursing and/or to a particular specialty, and how you make decisions are elements of
a. self awareness. b. flexibility. c. inquiry. d. unit awareness.
A client says, "I don't understand why so much money is spent on trying to find a cure for cancer. I have epilepsy and wish more money went into epilepsy drugs." What should the nurse consider prior to responding? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. More people are affected by cancer than by epilepsy. 2. Drugs that are effective in treating epilepsy exist. 3. The amounts of money spent on drug development are determined at the federal level. 4. It would be easier to achieve a cure for cancer than to achieve a cure for epilepsy. 5. The client should realize that personal family may develop cancer one day.