A client tells the nurse that exercising in the gym helps him keep his stress level reduced. Which type of coping mechanism best describes this situation?
a. Spiritual
b. Emotional
c. Intellectual
d. Physical
D
Stress release activities such as exercise, jogging, and yoga are considered physical coping mechanisms. Spiritual coping mechanisms include prayer, faith, and rituals. Emotional coping mechanisms consist of crying, talking, and defense mechanisms. Intellectual coping mechanisms are observed when an individual changes his or her perceptions of a threat to make it less meaningful.
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A client presents with an enlargement of several cervical lymph nodes and asks the nurse about the function of these structures. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "Your lymph nodes filter blood for your body." 2. "They are responsible for the break down of old red blood cells." 3. "They make lymphocytes for you." 4. "Your lymph nodes help to remove infectious organisms."
Which of the following is not considered a core competency for nurses caring for older adults?
a) Analyze the impact of an aging society on the health care system b) Obtain certification in gerontological nursing c) Prevent or reduce common risk factors that contribute to functional decline d) Recognize one's own attitudes about aging
Name the type of program that identifies potential risks to patients, staff, or property, and provide three examples of those risks
What will be an ideal response?
A nurse keeps a log of daily activities and the amount of time each takes. As an activity related to time management, this would be classified as
a. planning. b. evaluation. c. data collection. d. implementation.