Interest in mental health in the United States grew during the twentieth century as a result of
1. several wars.
2. the Depression.
3. congressional actions.
4. popular books and movies.
1
Historical fact
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A patient who is severely brain damaged has decerebrate posturing with extended extremities. The nurse understands that damage most likely occurred in which area of the brain?
a. Cerebellum b. Cerebrum c. Brain stem d. Hypothalamus
A nurse teaches a patient who is taking chloroquine (Aralen) prophylactically before traveling to a malarious country. The patient should continue to take the drug for how long after leaving the affected area?
a. 2 weeks b. 4 weeks c. 8 weeks d. 12 weeks
patient with acute pancreatitis is diagnosed with a pseudocyst. Which nursing intervention should be added to this patient's plan of care?
1. Monitor urine output. 2. Increase assessment for signs and symptoms of infection. 3. Limit protein intake. 4. Reduce fluid intake.
A group of nurse practitioners opened a nurse-run clinic a year ago. During a regular staff meeting they assess their internal environment for strengths and weaknesses. Which of the following would they consider an internal weakness?
a. Patient satisfaction c. Equipment and technology b. Unprofitable services d. Programs and services