The nurse recognizes during her assessment of schizophrenic individuals that they can exhibit positive or negative behaviors. The positive behaviors may be delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. The prognosis for these patients is:
a. guarded.
b. poor.
c. good.
d. repeatable.
C
Prognosis for individuals exhibiting positive behavior patterns is good.
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a. Flat on her back with knees flexed to help prevent hemorrhage b. On her side to prevent supine hypotension c. In the semi-Fowler's position to prevent supine hypotension d. In the knee-chest position to reduce pressure on the placenta
What groups of individuals does the common pitfall in intervention research of lack of trust apply?
1 . Participants who do not want to receive the intervention or participate in research 2 . Participants who do not want to be randomized 3 . Participants who do not adhere to protocols 4 . Participants who drop out of the study A) 1, 2 B) 2, 3 C) 1, 4 D) 3, 4
Which symptoms are associated with gastric ulcers?
a. Constant bloating and diarrhea b. Shortness of breath in any position c. Burning pain that is relieved by eating d. Burning pain that is relieved by abstaining from food
The nurse instructs the patient that after the initial injection of hepatitis A vaccine, he will need to return for a booster injection. This should occur
A. 1-3 months after the initial injection B. 3-6 months after the initial injection C. 6-12 months after the initial injection D. 12-15 months after the initial injection