The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bedrest for a high-risk pregnancy. This client is at risk for: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Disuse atrophy.
2. Orthostatic hypotension.
3. Thrombophlebitis.
4. Dependent edema.
5. Hypostatic pneumonia.
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Unused muscles atrophy, losing most of their normal strength and function.
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The nurse is providing guidance strategies to a group of parents with toddlers at a community outreach program. Which statement by a parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should expect my 24-month-old child to express some signs of readiness for toilet training." b. "I should be firm and structured when disciplining my 18-month-old child." c. "I should expect my 12-month-old child to start to develop a fear of darkness and to need a security blanket." d. "I should expect my 36-month-old child to understand time and proximity of events."
The standard dose of a medication is based on assumptions about a patient's body and age
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The patient is admitted to the emergency department with possible smallpox exposure. The patient has never had a smallpox immunization. The nurse prepares to administer a smallpox vaccination, realizing that vaccination:
a. within 3 days of exposure will completely prevent the disease. b. is effective only if received before exposure. c. 4 to 7 days after exposure will completely prevent the disease. d. within 3 days will offer only some protection from disease.
Which therapeutic approach is the therapist using if he or she focuses on concepts such as resistance and transference?
a. cognitive-behavioral b. existential c. interpersonal d. psychoanalytic