The nurse is preparing to interview a client who has a delusional disorder. The nurse expects that the client will:
A) Be cognitively impaired.
B) Act in a normal manner.
C) Have a labile affect.
D) Demonstrate motor symptoms.
B
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A) Repetition B) Meticulous detail C) Extensive written teaching D) Family involvement
A patient receives an injury to the skin that causes minor blood loss. Primary hemostasis is activated, during which:
A) Severed blood vessels constrict. B) Thromboplastin is released. C) Prothrombin is converted to thrombin. D) Fibrin is lysed.
Which of the following actions is correct when using palpation to assess the characteristics and pattern of uterine contractions?
1. Place hand on abdomen below the umbilicus and palpate uterine tone with finger-tips. 2. Determine frequency by timing the end of one contraction until the end of the next contraction. 3. Evaluate intensity by pressing fingertips into the uterine fundus. 4. Assess uterine contractions every 30 minutes throughout the first stage of labor.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been using anabolic steroids for a long period of time. What behavior change does the nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Liver damage and menstrual irregularities 2. Aggression and dependence 3. Depression and fatigue 4. Stress and anxiety