When encouraging healthy coping mechanisms for a group of parents attending a work-shop for families who have lost children to violent crimes, the nurse focuses on:
a. Discussing how the fathers are attempting to accept the death
b. Providing the fathers with information on the value of crying
c. Discussing the problems that occur when women suppress their feelings
d. Encouraging the mothers to adopt a rigorous exercise plan to help manage grief
ANS: A
A study of parental coping showed that mothers preferred to use emotion-focused coping, whereas fathers preferred coping mechanisms that focused on restraint, acceptance, and sup-pression.
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A patient was prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) for the treatment of depression and anxiety. The patient's spouse calls the clinic and reports the patient is increasingly moody and seems "disconnected with life." What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Try giving him some diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to see if that helps him relax." 2. "Bring him to the clinic for assessment today.." 3. "Hold his medication today and see if his mood improves." 4. " "Double the daily dose of sertraline (Zoloft) and call us back in three days."
When performing an assessment, the nurse identifies the following: impaired coordination, decreased muscle strength, limited range of motion, and the patient's reluctance to move. These signs and symptoms indicate which nursing diagnosis?
A) Health-seeking behavior B) Impaired physical mobility C) Disturbed sensory perception D) Deficient knowledge
Which method of data collection is most appropriate for a nurse researcher to use in a survey study?
a. Videorecording of people-to-people interactions b. Direct participant observation c. Unstructured interview d. Questionnaires
One difference between the traditional model and the McCloskey model for costing out nursing services is that the McCloskey model uses:
a. Average nursing hourly salary (ANHS) b. Benefits across the institution (BAI) c. Indirect cost amount (ICA) d. Nursing intervention (NI)