A mother of three toddlers has just been told she needs surgery. She begins calling neighbors to arrange for carpools. This is an example of:
1. Emotion-focused coping.
2. Maladaptive coping.
3. Problem-focused coping.
4. Ineffective coping.
3
Rationale: Emotion-focused coping involves using thoughts and actions to relieve emotional distress.
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The nurse is assessing a patient's skin during an office visit. What part of the hand and technique should be used to best assess the patient's skin temperature?
a. Fingertips; they are more sensitive to small changes in temperature. b. Dorsal surface of the hand; the skin is thinner on this surface than on the palms. c. Ulnar portion of the hand; increased blood supply in this area enhances temperature sensitivity. d. Palmar surface of the hand; this surface is the most sensitive to temperature variations because of its increased nerve supply in this area.
In teaching a patient how to decrease the chance of further problems with urolithiasis, barring any other contraindication, the nurse would encourage him to
a. increase his fluid intake. b. avoid contact sports. c. restrict his protein intake. d. take one baby aspirin daily.
A patient has herpes simplex 2 viral infection (HSV-2). The nurse recognizes that which of the following should be included in teaching the patient:
A) The virus causes "cold sores" of the lips. B) The virus may be cured with antibiotics. C) The virus when active may not be contracted during intercourse. D) Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms.
A nurse is being attentive to the distress a family is experiencing with the admission of a family member to the intensive care unit. The nurse makes the statement, "I know this is a stressful time for you and your family
Would you like to come to your family member's room with me and I will explain equipment to you?" Which of the following is an accurate statement about the elements of this nursing action? 1. The critically ill patient is the recipient of this nursing action. 2. Characteristics of this settings is unrelated to this nursing action. 3. The anxiety and distress of the family is the focus of this nursing action. 4. All core processes need to be assessed at this time to gain a complete family assessment.