The nurse overhears a client apologize to the spouse about being ill and leaving tasks at home uncompleted. In addition to this client's reason for hospitalization, the nurse realizes this client is at risk for developing which disease process?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Congestive heart failure
C) Diabetes
D) Depression
Answer: D
People who are unusually sensitive to failure to achieve their goals are said to have self-critical traits. These cognitive-personality features increase the likelihood that stressors will lead to depression. There is not enough information to determine if the client will develop osteoporosis, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.
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Which of the following results best suggests that the patient is ready for extubation? a. NIP, –10; FVC, 4600 c. NIP, –22; FVC, 4400 b. NIP, –18; FVC, 4700 d. NIP, –24; FVC, 4800
The RN is attempting to formulate a nursing diagnosis for a client but does not find where the problem fits into a North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA)–approved diagnosis. What is the best option for the nurse?
A) Gather other data so that it will fit into a NANDA approved diagnosis. B) The nurse will have to forgo applying a nursing diagnosis. C) Pick a NANDA-approved diagnosis as long as it somewhat fits. D) Use his or her own terminology.
Directions: Change the traditional time to the international 24-hour clock: 1:00 AM: ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A client has made multiple visits to the clinic. A nurse suspects that the client may be experiencing somatic symptom disorder (SSD) based on which of the following?
A) Expressions of concern about psychological problems B) Indications that their parents were always in good health C) Reports of symptoms changing to different body systems D) Evidence of a need for social support from friends