A client in an inpatient psychiatric unit approaches a nurse. She angrily reports, "Someone took my lunch! I'm tired of being treated this way
People need to respect others and you need to do something about this right now!" Before responding, the nurse should be aware of which concept regarding milieu therapy?
A) Conflict should be avoided at all costs in inpatient psychiatric units.
B) Conflict should be resolved by the nursing staff.
C) Conflict that arises provides good opportunities to practice skills that clients are learning.
D) Conflict resolution should be addressed only during group therapy.
C
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1. Utilize a file transfer protocol (FTP) program to upload the information to the physician 2. Remove all graphics from the file, send the file via e-mail, and fax the diagnostic images 3. Attach the file to an e-mail and send it, ensuring encryption is utilized 4. Connect to the physician's computer via dialup and transfer the information
Researchers in patient education have suggested that which of the following efforts are useful for nurses to follow to increase a patient's medication compliance?
1. Short verbal responses are easy to learn. 2. Limited visual material with more verbal responses may be helpful. 3. Flash cards are very useful for visualization. 4. A variety of teaching methods, including written information and audiotapes, are useful.
An example of TARDINESS is being _______
(A) ready to help (B) early for school (C) well behaved (D) right on time (E) late for work
The primary goal in treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease is to
1. promote ulcer healing. 2. prevent infection. 3. reduce gastric acid secretions. 4. decrease stomach pain.