MC The reason that mental illness often results in worsening of physical health problems is because of the
A. Feelings of inadequacy.
B. Loss of cognitive function.
C. Side effects of the mental health medications.
D. Inability or lack of motivation for effective self-care.
D. Inability or lack of motivation for effective self-care.
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A) A 2-month-old infant who has been brought to the emergency department with signs of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) B) A man who contracted hepatitis A virus (HAV) while on a tropical vacation C) A 44-year-old intravenous drug user who has been diagnosed with hepatitis C virus (HCV) D) A 77-year-old whose recent debilitating pain has been attributed to a herpes zoster infection
A nurse manager at a home healthcare service has resigned to take a position at a local ambula-tory care center. She has been hired because of her expertise in TJC accreditation
To initiate the changes, the nurse manager has to be knowledgeable about the differences between a home healthcare institution and an ambulatory care center, which is a primary care institution. Primary care institutions are facilities that provide: a. Rehabilitative or long-term care. b. Disease-restorative care. c. First access to care. d. Only outpatient services.
The pediatric nurse explains to the student nurse that _____________ is characterized by projectile vomiting and a palpable olive-shaped mass in the epigastrium
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When conducting a review of systems as part of the health history interview, the nurse notes that the patient is immobile. Which question is the priority when planning hospital care to reduce the risk of impaired skin integrity?
1) "Do you have a pressure-reducing mattress at home?" 2) "How often do you turn the patient?" 3) "What and how often is the patient eating?" 4) "Have you told the doctor that the patient is having problems walking?"