A pregnant 31-year-old mother of two children has been experiencing severe morning sickness and fatigue. Her friends and family members have been providing her family with meals, and her husband has been taking responsibility for the housework
This is an example of which of the following behaviors? A. Illness
B. Wellness
C. Social
D. Antisocial
A
Illness behavior often results in patients being released from roles, social expectations, or responsibilities.
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A client has been receiving care in an isolation room in the hospital for several days and is on contact and droplet precautions. How can the nurse best minimize the psychological effects of this client's illness experience?
A) Reassure the client that he is certain to recover. B) Plan to have frequent interaction with the client. C) Provide varied and plentiful reading material to the client. D) Assess the client for depression on a regular basis.
Which is an example of an expected outcome?
a. Turn, cough, and deep breathe every 2 hours. b. The patient will maintain nutritional status. c. The patient will walk the length of the corridor twice a day by the second day after surgery. d. The patient has gained 3 pounds.
In measuring outcomes, intermediate criteria are defined as
a. Measurable ends to be achieved based on the problems presented by the client's condition b. Incremental incidents that serve to monitor progress c. Landmarks of an episode of health or illness care from initial encounter to transfer of accountability d. The difference between what is expected from and what is occurring with the client
An individual who possesses an inappropriate degree of inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity would be diagnosed as having which condition?
A. learning disability B. attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) C. mania D. dysthymia