When analyzing the feelings of others, or the nurse's own feelings, the nurse is:
A) Conducting a self-assessment. B) Engaging in introspection.
C) Testing boundaries. D) Conducting an affective analysis.
D
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Upon demonstrating warning signs and symptoms of septic shock, the patient has transferred to the intensive care unit for treatment. Recent assessments suggest that the patient's infection is now beginning to resolve. What types of monitoring and assessment are likely to be required in this patient's immediate care? Select all that apply. A) Peripheral intravenous access B) Arterial line access C) Pulmonary artery catheterization D) Ventricular assist device E) Cardiac monitoring
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As a nurse and a parent, you begin to suspect anorexia nervosa and you know that your son: A) Eats large amounts of food several times daily B) Can enjoy food; he's just in a stage right now C) Fears being fat D) Is constantly hungry
A female patient is having difficulty voiding in a bedpan but states that her bladder feels full. To stimulate micturition, which nursing intervention should the nurse try first?
a. Exiting the room and informing the patient that the nurse will return in 30 minutes to check on the patient's progress. b. Utilizing the power of suggestion by turning on the faucet and letting the water run. c. Obtaining an order for a Foley catheter. d. Administering diuretic medication.
A patient complaining of back pain requests several refills on any prescription since the medication is taken more frequently than prescribed. What should this information suggest to the nurse?
A. The patient is impulsive. B. The patient uses the pain medication to overcome low self-esteem. C. The patient has lost control over the consumption of the pain medication. D. The patient uses the pain medication to fit in with a peer group.