A problem of thinking that is defined as a feeling of unreality or detachment from oneself or the environment is called
1. illusion.
2. loneliness.
3. depersonalization.
4. impersonalization.
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Depersonalization is a feeling of unreality or detachment from oneself or one's environment.
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A toddler has had recurrent respiratory infections. The mother of the child expressed concern that her infant seemed to be at increased risk for complications from infection in comparison with her older children
The best response from the nurse would be: 1. "Air passages are more likely to become blocked with mucus because younger children make more mucus than do older children." 2. "Toddlers do not breathe as deeply as do older children." 3. "You are incorrect in her assessment." 4. "Airways are smaller and more easily occluded in the younger child."
When was the concept of third-party payments and prepaid health insurance instituted?
a. at the turn of the 20th century in the lumber and mining camps of the Pacific Northwest b. during World War I for families of those serving in the armed services c. during the Depression by Blue Cross/Blue Shield to provide reimbursement to subscribers d. in 1935 as part of federal legislation to establish Social Security
The daughter of an elderly man notices that her father has stopped seeing his friends for their daily walk and acts in an aggressive manner when anyone comes to his house
She states that he normally looks forward to interacting with his friends on a daily basis, and his general demeanor is friendly and caring. What does the nurse advise? a. This is a normal part of aging and there should be no reason for concern. b. The change in personality and behavior should be ignored as it is manipulative. c. The change in personality and behavior should be evaluated. d. The change in personality and behavior indicates it is time for nursing home placement.
A gerontological nurse presents at a local conference regarding recent findings in age-related hearing loss. Which age-related changes indicated in hearing loss and speech perception should the nurse include?
A) Changes to the external auditory canal and pinna B) Degenerative changes to the auditory brainstem C) Growth of longer and thicker hair in the ear canal D) Thickening of the tympanic membrane