A chemically dependent schizophrenic client, who has been prescribed neuroleptic medications for schizophrenia, is admitted to a detoxification program. The nurse should explain to the client that relapse is frequently secondary to:
A) Poor social skills.
B) Lack of vocational skills.
C) Medication noncompliance.
D) Dysfunctional family systems.
C
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A seven-year-old child is admitted in sickle-cell crisis. The nurse is concerned with reducing the child's pain
Recognizing that any activity that reduces the sickling will reduce the pain, nursing activities will include: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Administration of narcotics. 2. Administration of NSAIDs. 3. Cold application. 4. Encouraging oral fluids. 5. Maintaining bed rest.
A male client is complaining of not being able to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. The population health nurse realizes this client is experiencing a change in which determinant of health?
1. Biological. 2. Psychological. 3. Environmental. 4. Sociocultural.
A nurse is administering digoxin to a client with renal disease who has a history of congestive heart failure. For what must the nurse monitor this client?
A. Signs of concurrent damage to the liver caused by the metabolism of digoxin B. Signs of muscle tetany caused by the binding of digoxin with calcium C. Signs of digoxin toxicity, because digoxin is excreted by the kidneys D. Skin eruptions and erythema caused by digoxin
The community/public health nurse was asked why a church was chosen as the site for a recent health fair, because not everyone in the community attended this church. What would be the most likely response by the nurse?
a. "It is accessible to most of the residents of the community, it is large and has several restrooms, and it is centrally located." b. "Most residents of the neighborhood either do or should attend the church." c. "I am a member of that church and could reserve the site without charge." d. "The church is community service–oriented, and hosting the screening met its mission."