Which criterion of mental health is a nurse assessing when exploring a patient's sense of self-determination, balance between dependence and independence, and acceptance of the consequences of behavior?
a. Autonomy
b. Integration
c. Reality perception
d. Environmental mastery
A
These factors relate directly to autonomy, the condition that allows for definition and control over a domain.
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A researcher is examining potential risk factors in comparison with disease at a specific time through collecting data regarding current exercise, sleep patterns, and current health status among 12-year-olds. Which of the following research studies would be most appropriate?
a. Cross-sectional study b. Prospective study c. Retrospective study d. True experiment
Which of the following females would be at greatest risk for developing bulimia nervosa?
a. A 13-year-old who is constantly snacking on food from her backpack all day b. A 14-year-old student who is known as a nerd c. A 15-year-old cheerleader who wants to be a professional ballerina d. An 11-year-old student with the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) in the school
The nurse is completing an admission assessment of a bedridden client and will use which technique to measure the height of this client?
A. Place the client in a bed sling and use a tape measure to measure the client's length. B. Ask the client to fully extend both arms out to the sides of the body and measure the arm span. C. Assist the client to a sitting position and measure the length of the client's spine and double the number. D. Using a tape measure, measure around the client's fist and multiply by 5.