The effects of stress can be seen by measurement of clinical changes of the body. This statement is a tenet of which theorist?
a. Freud
b. Selye
c. Peplau
d. Sullivan
B
Selye found that the effects of stress can be seen by objective measurement of structural and clinical changes in the body. Roy's nursing theory uses this foundation. None of the other options deal with stress.
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Which statements best describe an anxiety disorder? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anxiety is expressed in ineffective ways. b. Coping mechanisms are used to deal with anxiety. c. Coping mechanisms do not relieve anxiety. d. Defense mechanisms are used occasionally.
The nurse is caring for the patient who has had an injury to the hypothalamus. Which intervention will the nurse be most concerned with implementing?
a. Maintaining environmental temperature control b. Monitoring for signs of hemorrhage c. Protecting the eyes from bright lights d. Providing care designed to preserve skin integrity
The nurse caring for a man with a mega-ureter should assess for the potential problem of
a. impotence. b. incontinence. c. scrotal swelling. d. urine reflux.
A nursing instructor is talking about nonverbal communication with the nursing class. The instructor explains that facial expressions should be what?
A) Humorous B) Uncaring C) Relaxed D) Detached