A client's disturbance of body image is evidenced by her claims of "feeling fat" even though she is emaciated. Which outcome criterion should a nurse assign to the client to address this nursing diagnosis?
A) Consuming adequate calories to sustain normal weight
B) Ceasing a strenuous exercise program
C) Perceiving ideal body weight and shape as normal
D) Demonstrating an absence of preoccupation with food
C
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The male home health nurse parked his marked car in preparation for visiting the next client when a young female walked over to the car and asked him if he would like to have some fun
Which of the following provides the best explanation for this behavior? a. The girl was skipping school and wanted money for entertainment. b. The male nurse was extremely young and attractive and looked like he had money. c. The girl may have hoped a nurse would give her enough money to eat. d. Young girls often engage in thrilling, if high-risk, behaviors.
A nurse might be called on to stimulate the fetal scalp
a. As part of fetal scalp blood sampling b. In response to tocolysis c. In preparation for fetal oxygen saturation monitoring d. To elicit an acceleration in the FHR
The nurse is cross-training maternal-child health unit nurses to provide home-based care for parents after discharge
Which statements indicate that additional teaching is required? "The behavioral assessment: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Should be done as soon after birth as possible." 2. "Can be performed without input from parents." 3. "Might be incomplete in a 1-hour home visit." 4. "Includes orientation and motor activity." 5. "Can detect neurological anomalies."
A nurse is teaching a community health promotion class and discusses the flu vaccine. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is given yearly. b. It is given in a series of four doses. c. It is safe for children allergic to eggs. d. It is safe for adults with acute febrile illnesses. e. The nasal spray is given to people over 50. f. The inactivated flu vaccine is given to people over 50.