Which clients would benefit most from relaxation therapy?
a. Middle-age client who is undergoing chemotherapy treatments
b. Young client who is diagnosed with schi-zophrenia
c. Older client who is comatose and unres-ponsive
d. Young client who is diagnosed with major depression
A
By reducing physical, mental, and emotional tension, relaxation is believed to result in changes opposite those of the "fight-or-flight" mechanism. Relaxation is helpful during painful proce-dures but may not be helpful with certain mental health problems or unresponsive clients because relaxation requires action from the client to relieve the tension.
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ANS:
. Reed's Theory of self-transcendence was significantly influenced by which of the following theorists?
A. Florence Nightingale B. Jean Watson C. Martha Rogers D. Dorothea Orem
An assessment finding example for caregiver strain would be which of the following?
a. Caregiver routinely creates a weekly menu plan. b. Caregiver has not received medical care when ill. c. Caregiver can identify respite care provider. d. Caregiver attends religious service.
The health care provider is preparing to insert a PA catheter. The nurse should ensure that:
1. The patient is in the Trendelenburg position to prevent air embolism. 2. The patient has received a dose of IV lidocaine. 3. The site has been cleaned with soap and water. 4. A tourniquet has been applied to the neck.