You are caring for a young adult diagnosed with a somatoform disorder. You expect the following behaviors or symptoms:
A) Preoccupied with fear of getting sick
B) Recurring body-related (somatic) complaints
C) Preoccupied with an imagined facial defect
D) Calm demeanor or "la belle indifference"
D
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Which condition may complicate the assessment of an older adult patient with a suspected head injury?
a. Sensory deficits b. Slowed metabolism c. Preexisting cerebral dysfunction d. Decreased pulmonary function
The education of a patient using a topical azole for tinea corporis should include what information?
a. Use the medication over the entire body once per week for 1 month. b. Sun exposure will delay drug effectiveness. c. Continue the therapy for at least 1 week after the symptoms have cleared. d. These drugs are effective after a single application.
A patient scheduled for a renal ultrasound asks if the procedure is going to be painful. What should the nurse do to help the patient prepare for this diagnostic test?
1. Describe the typical experience of a patient having a renal ultrasound. 2. Discuss feelings associated with painful experiences. 3. Explain pain medications available during this procedure. 4. Describe the typical experience of a patient using conscious sedation.
The parents and family of a Jewish child are at the bedside praying at the time of death. The culturally sensitive nurse will:
a. Ask the family to step into the hall while final care is being performed b. Gently close the child's eyes and mouth c. Cover the child's face with a sheet d. Help turn the child so that the feet are facing east