You are working with a young adult who has been going through treatment for alcohol abuse. You refer him to Alcoholics Anonymous, where by working the 12-step program he will come to learn that responsibility for his recovery:
a. rests with his significant other(s)
b. is his responsibility completely
c. depends on how strong his sponsor is
d. is shared between himself and his family
B
In the 12-step program, the client will learn that responsibility for recovery belongs to the client. It is the client's decision to make the needed changes to life.
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Which questions asked by the nurse are an important part of this client's assessment? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "What sort of coping mechanisms do you usually use?" 2. "Do you consider yourself to be hard-driving, ambitious, and competitive?" 3. "How are things at work for you at present?" 4. "What can you tell me about your relationship with your husband?" 5. "How do you feel about yourself in general?"
The nurse knows that the most common causes of death in the older population result from which diseases? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cerebrovascular disease b. End-stage kidney disease c. Heart disease d. Cancer e. Diabetes
A primary care provider orders 10 units of regular insulin to be administered subcutaneously to the client. The nurse administered 10 unit of NPH insulin subcutaneously to the client
After notification of the charge nurse and primary care provider, the nurse monitors the client and no untoward effects occurred from the administration of the incorrect insulin. Would the client likely to be successful in suing the nurse for malpractice? A) Yes, a breach of duty exists B) Yes, foreseeability was present C) No, the nurse correctly notified the charge nurse and primary care provider D) No, there was no harm to the client as result of administration of the incorrect insulin
A community health nurse is developing a plan of care for families in crisis. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to include?
A) Encourage clients to suppress feelings to minimize pain B) Avoid correcting distorted facts to reduce stress C) Allow clients to blame others for the crisis D) Help clients confront crisis