The nurse is assessing a client with bipolar disorder who is experiencing mania. The client states, "I'm just so beautiful. Everyone just stops and stares at how gorgeous I am. Men constantly want to have sex with me"
The nurse interprets these statements as indicative of which type of mood?
A) Irritable
B) Elevated
C) Expansive
D) Euphoric
A
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A nurse manager is mentoring a junior nurse. The junior nurse models everything after the manager, and even dresses like the manager. How would the manager address the junior nurse's identification?
1. "You can just have a copy of my plans." 2. "I appreciate you wanting my help, but these plans have to represent your personal desires and goals." 3. "You're becoming too dependent on me. Can't you just think for yourself?" 4. "I'll be glad to look over your work after you come up with some of your own ideas."
The nurse is initiating the transfer of a critically ill patient from one agency to another. During the first phase of this transfer, what is the most important nursing responsibility?
A) Ensure that appropriate care equipment is available in the transfer vehicle. B) Determine the willingness of the receiving agency to accept the patient. C) Give the family detailed directions to the receiving agency. D) Copy the patient's medical records to accompany him or her.
The nurse is teaching a client about taking risedronate (Actonel) for osteoporosis. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
1. "I will wait at least 30 minutes before eating." 2. "I will take the medication first thing in the morning, with water." 3. "I can return to bed while I wait for the medication to work." 4. "I will report difficulties with heartburn."
A nurse is reviewing literature for an evidence-based practice study. Which study should the nurse use for the most reliable level of evidence that uses statistics to show effectiveness?
a. Meta-analysis b. Systematic review c. Single random controlled trial d. Control trial without randomization