The major purpose of nurse-led therapeutic groups in treating depressed patients is to:
A) Continue the work done in psychotherapy groups run by psychiatrists or other mental health professionals
B) Provide a cost-effective alternative to physician-led psychotherapy
C) Develop trust and therapeutic bonds between nurses and patients
D) Encourage communication and problem-solving between patients with similar concerns
D
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A patient was fitted with an arm cast after fracturing her humerus. Twelve hours after the application of the cast, the patient tells the nurse that her arm hurts. Analgesics do not relieve the pain. What would be the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Prepare the patient for opening or bivalving of the cast. B) Obtain an order for a different analgesic. C) Encourage the patient to wiggle and move the fingers. D) Petal the edges of the patient's cast.
A depressed client does not converse except when addressed, and then only in monosyllables. The
nurse wishes to show nonjudgmental acceptance and support for the client. This can best be done by a. asking the client direct questions. b. phrasing questions to require yes or no answers. c. using platitudes to reduce guilt feelings. d. stating observations.
When reviewing the hormone levels of a menopausal woman, which of the following findings are most likely to be noted?
A) Elevated levels of testosterone and reduced levels of estrogen B) Absent levels of estrogen and low levels of follicle-stimulating hormone C) Elevated levels of lutenizing hormone and reduced levels of estrogen D) Absent levels of estrogen and reduced levels of follicle-stimulating hormone
What percentage of the total population in the United States is more than 65 years of age?
A. 0%-5% B. 6%-10% C. 11%-15% D. 16%-20%