The psychiatric-mental health nurse is planning care for the client. The nurse first plans to establish a therapeutic nurse-client relationship. Which theorist espouses a therapeutic nurse-client relationship?
A) B.F. Skinner
B) Hildegard Peplau
C) Erik Erickson
D) Abraham Maslow
B
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A patient is prescribed lamotrigine for seizure control. The drug received from the pharmacy is Lamisil. What is your best action?
a. Administer the drug as prescribed. b. Hold the dose and call the pharmacy immediately. c. Ask the patient whether he or she recognizes the tablet. d. Notify the prescriber that the usual brand of lamotrigine is not available.
A nasogastric tube to suction is ordered for a child newly diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia. The nurse notes that the surgeon has not ordered fluid replacement for the NG drainage
What might occur if large amounts of gastric drainage are noted without replacement? 1. The infant may lose weight due to loss of nutrition. 2. The infant will develop metabolic alkalosis. 3. The infant will become dehydrated. 4. The infant will develop hyperbilirubinemia.
The client's nursing diagnosis is Body image disturbance related to prolonged illness and lack of energy. Which initial intervention does the nurse include?
1. Collaborate for a psychiatric consultation. 2. Instruct the client on the benefits of hygiene. 3. Have family bring grooming products to client. 4. Encourage client to assist with personal hygiene.
Which of the following individuals would be most likely to have the highest percentage of body weight as water?
A. Elderly male B. Infant C. 50-year old obese female D. 45-year old athletic male