The nurse is caring for a patient with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Which should the nurse discuss with the patient?

1. The effect of anger on perfectionism
2. The need to feel superior
3. The link between anxiety and perfectionism
4. The need for medication


3. The link between anxiety and perfectionism

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A nurse teaches a client who is prescribed a central vascular access device. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?

a. "You will need to wear a sling on your arm while the device is in place." b. "There is no risk of infection because sterile technique will be used during insertion." c. "Ask all providers to vigorously clean the connections prior to accessing the device." d. "You will not be able to take a bath with this vascular access device."

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The nurse is preparing to position a client in semi-Fowler's position. The appropriate support device(s) to utilize include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply

1. Bedboards 2. Foot boots 3. Chair beds 4. Pillows 5. Footboard

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A drug's trade name is used in advertisements and marketing and is often easy to remember. Which drug names are trade names? (Select all that apply.)

a. Dimetapp b. Lanoxin c. Hydromorphone d. Pen-Vee K e. Meperidine

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What intervention should a nurse implement when assessing a patient with jaundice who has been given the nursing diagnosis of impaired skin integrity?

a. Sedate the patient. b. Apply mittens or socks to the hands. c. Restrain the hands. d. Distract the patient with conversation.

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