Loneliness, related to unacceptable interpersonal behaviors is the nursing diagnosis for a patient in an alcohol rehabilitation program. Which AA step is most directly related to this problem?
a. Admitted powerlessness over alcohol
b. Turned our lives over to a higher power
c. Made amends to persons we had harmed
d. Tried to carry the AA principles to alcoholics
C
Steps 8 and 9, making amends, could restore relationships and reduce social isolation from family and former friends. The other steps are less clearly related to this goal.
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of chronic hepatitis B infection and has been prescribed an immune stimulant. After teaching the patient about the treatment plan, how might the nurse evaluate the effectiveness of teaching?
A) The patient can state where to go to get the medication. B) The patient can state who will administer the medication. C) The patient can state what positive effects to watch for. D) The patient can state specific measures to avoid adverse effects.
Which of the following would alert the nurse to suspect that a client is experiencing intermediate manifestations of abstinence syndrome? Select all that apply
A) Rhinorrhea B) Increased blood pressure C) Tachycardia D) Mydriasis E) Miosis
The client is 2 hours into recovery after a left-sided cardiac catheterization. Which of the following assessment parameters will the nurse use to monitor for complications specific to this procedure?
A. Testing handgrip strength and level of consciousness B. Inspecting the insertion site for hematoma formation C. Measuring intake and output to determine dye clearance and fluid status D. Comparing current heart rate and quality with those taken before the procedure
Which of the following is defined as the process of thinking through what ought to be done in a situation in an orderly and systematic manner to provide justification of actions based on principles?
a. Justice c. Ethical reasoning b. Beneficence d. Fidelity