The nurse is preparing to interview a client diagnosed with complex somatic symptom disorder. The nurse anticipates that the client will most likely exhibit which of the following?
A) No facial expression during the interview
B) Intermittent nodding and glancing at the clock on the wall
C) Altered mental status
D) Rapidly changing moods during the interview
D
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A large healthcare organization experienced a breach of confidential information through an email attachment and is now reviewing the process for sending this type of information electronically. Which should be an expectation when using email for electronic transfer of information? Select all that apply.
A) Disabling activated firewalls B) Destroying dormant email accounts C) Destroying unauthorized email accounts D) Ensuring the email program is encrypted E) Using software to monitor network traffic
A postpartum client who is bottle feeding her newborn asks, "When should my period will return?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "It's difficult to say, but it will probably return in about 2 to 3 weeks." B) "It varies, but you can estimate it returning in about 7 to 9 weeks." C) "You won't have to worry about it returning for at least 3 months." D) "You don't have to worry about that now. It'll be quite a while."
An adolescent patient is concerned about the presence of facial acne. What should the nurse teach the patient about the cause of this skin disorder?
A) Caused by thyroid gland secretions B) Develops because of poor personal hygiene C) Caused by the activation of androgen hormones D) Appears when there is a vitamin deficiency from an inadequate diet
The activation of the parasympathetic division will not directly reduce:
A. blood pressure. B. skeletal muscle contraction. C. urinary motility. D. gastrointestinal motility.