During report, the nurse is told that a patient has Cluster B group type of personality disorder. When assessing the patient, which type of behaviors can be anticipated?
a. Paranoia
b. Avoidance
c. Antisocial
d. Obsessive-compulsive
C
The antisocial personality disorder is included in Cluster B: dramatic and erratic.
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At her 6-week postpartum checkup, a woman states, "I am wondering about birth control. I used oral contraceptives before, and I'm breastfeeding now. Can I use the pill again?" What is the nurse's best response?
a. "You should know that oral contraceptives increase your milk production." b. "Oral contraceptives can be taken once lactation is well established." c. "You don't need to use any form of birth control as long as you are breastfeeding." d. "Oral contraceptives are contraindicated for the lactating woman."
A very busy day is planned at a community health fair, and a nurse spends time greeting and meeting each person who walks in. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this action?
a. To distribute evaluation forms immediately so the participants can fill in the appropriate answers after each interaction with a professional b. To immediately establish a friendly relationship and a level of trust c. To make sure everyone knew who was sponsoring this free event d. To most efficiently send the person to the area consistent with his or her apparent health need
A child aged 33 days is presented to the emergency department of a hospital by her parents following a 2-day fever. Her temperature is 38 °C (100.4 °F) tympanically. Which of the following diagnostic tests is most clearly indicated?
A) Electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and creatinine levels B) Abdominal ultrasound C) Computed tomography (CT) of the head D) Urine for culture and sensitivity
A nurse is planning discharge education for a patient who underwent a cervical diskectomy. What strategies would the nurse assess that would aid in planning discharge teaching?
A) Care of the cervical collar B) Technique for performing neck ROM exercises C) Home assessment of ABGs D) Techniques for restoring nerve function