Psychology is the
a. science of human behavior
b. study of human anatomy
c. study of the nervous system
d. study of maladjusted individuals
a. science of human behavior
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After the nurse hands a client a medication, the client says, "What is this red tablet for? I have always taken a yellow pill." What is the MOST appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Administer the medication, but make a mental note to check on it later. b. Explain that the health care provider probably changed the drug today to something more effective and administer it. c. Describe the action of the red tablet to the client and administer it. d. Withhold the drug and recheck the MAR with the health care provider's order sheet.
A patient's low hemoglobin level has necessitated transfusion of PRBCs. Prior to administration, what action should the nurse perform?
A) Have the patient identify his or her blood type in writing. B) Ensure that the patient has granted verbal consent for transfusion. C) Assess the patient's vital signs to establish baselines. D) Facilitate insertion of a central venous catheter.
A client with schizophrenia who frequently has auditory hallucinations has been taught strategies to deal with them. Which observation indicates that the client is effectively using an interaction strategy?
1. Playing the piano and singing loudly 2. Sitting quietly and listening to what the voices have to say 3. Reading out loud while reading the newspaper 4. Talking to the voice and pretending to use a mobile phone
A mother of a 4-year-old child is concerned because the child is frequently exploring her genitalia. According to Freud, this behavior means the child is:
a. probably sexually abused. b. in the normal Oedipal stage of development. c. abnormally curious and should be told "no." d. acting out because she is anxious about something.