A patient tells the nurse that it is important for him or her to be discharged soon because it is expected that the family's needs be met. Which aspect of heritage consistency is this patient demonstrating?
A. Culture
B. Ethnicity
C. Religion
D. Acculturation
Answer: A
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When measuring learning in the affective domain, which of the following indicates that the clients have achieved the highest level of affective learning?
A) Clients are attentive to the nurse's information. B) Clients are participating in discussions. C) Clients are acknowledging the importance of the information. D) Clients are consistently using the information.
Mydriasis is an accompaniment of:
a. coma. b. diabetes. c. hyperopia. d. astigmatism.
Which of the following concepts is supported by psychoneuroimmunology?
a. The immune system regulates the nervous system. b. Getting a disease is caused by thinking about the disease. c. The human mind affects the immune system. d. Mental illness is probably caused by antibodies.
A patient with AIDS tells the nurse, "My recent life has been a series of losses. I've lost my job and my income, as well as my identity as a prominent business leader. What's next?" What can the nurse offer that will facilitate adaptive coping?
a. "I can see that you're feeling discouraged and hopeless." b. "I will help you plan to live as normally as possible in the months ahead." c. "Perhaps it would be wise to restrict your contacts to those who know of your illness." d. "If you wish, I can help you investigate to see if you have been the victim of dis-crimination."