A client who has been referred for group therapy asks the nurse about the therapy. The nurse tells the client that this type of therapy is focused on which purpose?
A. Social skills training
B. Social functioning in groups
C. Cognitive behavioral therapy
D. The development of interpersonal skills, resolution of family problems, and effective use of community support
Ans: D. The development of interpersonal skills, resolution of family problems, and effective use of community support
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The client at 30 weeks' gestation with her first child is upset. She tells the prenatal clinic nurse that she is excited to become a mother, and has been thinking about what kind of parent she will be
But her mother has told her that she doesn't want to be a grandmother because she doesn't feel old enough, while her husband has said that the pregnancy doesn't feel real to him yet, and he will become excited when the baby is actually here. What is the most likely explanation for what is happening within this family? 1. Her husband will not attach with this child, and will not be a good father. 2. Her mother is rejecting the role of grandparent, and will not help out. 3. The client is not progressing through the developmental tasks of pregnancy. 4. Each family member is adjusting to the role change at his own pace.
A critically ill patient requires IV insulin for persistent hyperglycemia. Current fingerstick blood glucose is 68 mg/dL. According to international critical care guidelines, which nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Call for a laboratory glucose test. 2. Increase the rate of the insulin drip by 2 units per hour. 3. Administer 10 mL of D5W by bolus injection. 4. Administer 0.5 g sugar dissolved in orange juice by mouth.
Your teenage client has mononucleosis. Which of the following statements is true about the illness?
1. Mononucleosis is caused by bacteria and is most prevalent during the adolescent and childhood years. 2. Mononucleosis is caused by bacteria and is most prevalent during the adolescent and adult years. 3. Mononucleosis is caused by Epstein-Barr virus and is most prevalent during the adolescent and young adult years. 4. Mononucleosis is caused by Epstein-Barr virus and is most prevalent in adolescents and young children.
The educator has discussed with nursing staff the importance of recognizing the culturally specific roles and relationships that exist within a family. Which statement made by a nurse indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "The familial title of the family member will indicate what role they have." B. "A family member's age is significant when it comes to cultural roles and relationships." C. "The family member who has the highest educational level has the most significant role." D. "A family member's occupation will indicate what family role they have."