Nurses know that patient needs that are not met will lead to anxiety. Anxiety leads to some sort of action by the patient. The action taken by the patient serves the purpose of:
A) Repression
B) Problem solving
C) Denial
D) Tension relief
D
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A) Continuation of current diet and activity level B) Increase in exercise and reduction in calorie intake C) Possible referral to an eating disorder clinic D) Increase in daily calorie intake
A client arrives at the physician's clinic in order to receive care for a cough and fever. What type of healthcare institute classification is this client attending?
A) Short stay B) Acute care C) Long-term care D) In-and-out care
The nurse is administering a patient's first dose of cyclizine (Marezine). What safety action does the nurse take for this patient?
a. Instruct the patient to call for help when getting out of bed. b. Raise all four side rails to the upright position. c. Give the patient a full glass of water with the medication. d. Tell the patient to avoid eating for at least 2 hours.
A student nurse visiting a nurse-managed clinic should expect to see which of the following ser-vices offered?
1. Physical therapy 2. Same-day surgery 3. Family support services 4. Ongoing psychiatric therapy