A college student said, "Most of the time I'm happy and feel good about myself. I have learned that what I get out of something is proportional to the effort I put into it
" Which number on this mental health continuum should the nurse select? Mental Illness Mental Health 1 2 3 4 5 a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
E
The student is happy and has an adequate self-concept. The student is reality oriented, works effectively, and has control over own behavior. Mental health does not mean that a person is happy all the time.
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While promoting participation in physical activities at school, the nurse recognizes that factors which may inhibit the adolescent from participating would include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The family members do not regularly participate in physical activity. 2. The adolescent is overweight. 3. The public school does not have sports programs available. 4. Participating in sports may require financial resources. 5. Physical activities are limited to the best athletes.
The nurse determines that a patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is at risk for bleeding. Which intervention should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?
1. Avoid invasive procedures, such as rectal temperatures, urinary catheterizations, and parenteral injections. 2. Apply pressure to puncture sites for 3–5 minutes for arterial blood gases aspiration. 3. Give enemas to help the patient avoid straining during bowel movements. 4. Encourage the patient to brush the teeth thoroughly and rinse with alcohol-based mouthwash after each meal.
Which first-line antiseizure drug can only be given by the oral route?
a. Gatifloxacin (Tequin) b. Phenytoin (Dilantin) c. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) d. Valproic acid (Depakote)
When the home health nurse visits the home of a 10-month-old child, she observes the environment for risks for injury to the child. Which observation will the nurse discuss with the mother?
1. The mother leaves the filled mop bucket on the floor while in another room. 2. The mother turns all pan handles to the back of the stove. 3. The mother fills the bath tub before bringing the baby into the bathroom. 4. When riding in a car, the child is in a car seat in the middle of the back seat.