A patient traditionally meets friends at the local coffee shop for breakfast each Saturday morning. Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy best describes the patient's behavior?
a. basic physiological needs
b. self actualization
c. social needs and affection
d. safety and security
Answer: c. social needs and affection
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The nurse is taking a detailed assessment of a male patient who states, "The doctor has already asked me all these questions. Why are you repeating them?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Taking this history allows us to determine what your needs may be for nursing care." B) "You are right; this may seem redundant." C) "I want to make sure your doctor has covered everything." D) "I am a member of your health care team."
At a woman's first prenatal appointment, the nurse draws blood for prenatal screening that includes genetic testing. What information should the nurse provide?
1. "These are just the routine tests we draw on all pregnant women." 2. "This sample will tell us about your current health and whether we need to watch for any genetic conditions in your baby." 3. "We'll talk more about these tests when the results are back." 4. "Don't worry about this testing. It almost always comes back normal."
A patient's base deficit is currently -8 mMol. The nurse realizes that this finding is consistent with
1. increased oxygen consumption. 2. increased oxygen delivery. 3. imbalance between oxygen delivery and consumption. 4. normal metabolism.
The nurse would suspect deep venous thrombosis in a client with which of the following assessment findings?
1. Bilateral calf tenderness after walking up a flight of stairs 2. Swelling in one leg with pitting edema 3. Shortness of breath after activity 4. Two plus palpable pedal pulses