MC The nurse is working with a group of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women. What statements should the nurse be most concerned about regarding psychological considerations in working this group of clients? (Select all that apply.)
A. "I constantly feel negative feelings about my sexual preference."
B.* "I do not live my life openly, but I never fear someone will find out I am a lesbian."
C. "I am coming out and sometimes I have contradictory feelings of excitement and relief."
D. "The excitement of coming out is overwhelming."
E. "I constantly monitor everything I say and do for fear my mother will find out I am a lesbian."
E. "I constantly monitor everything I say and do for fear my mother will find out I am a lesbian."
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A. "At your age, exercise will not benefit you." B. "Good for you! I am so proud of you!" C. "Remember to stretch before exercising." D. "Start with exercising for only 5 minutes a day."
A patient with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) has been prescribed terazosin (Hytrin). How do alpha-adrenergic blockers, such as terazosin, assist in treating the symptoms of BPH?
A) They increase gastric motility. B) They increase skeletal muscle contraction. C) They inhibit contraction of the urinary bladder. D) They decrease blood pressure.
The charge nurse, who is a member of Generation X, is training a new nurse, who happens to belong to the Millennial generation. Which aspects of the two nurses' work ethics may be in conflict?
Select all that apply. A) Self-directed versus need for feedback B) Loyal to profession versus rush of new challenges and opportunities C) Workaholic versus need for work-life balance D) Respect authority versus questioning authority E) Prefer personal form of communication versus personal cell phones
The nurse caring for the postpartum woman understands that breast engorgement is caused by
a. Overproduction of colostrum b. Accumulation of milk in the lactiferous ducts and glands c. Hyperplasia of mammary tissue d. Congestion of veins and lymphatics