The ability to think abstractly is often absent in which diagnosis?
A.
Depression
B.
Anorexia nervosa
C.
Schizophrenia
D.
Sociopathic personality
ANS: C
Schizophrenics are often unable to think abstractly and tend to make literal interpretations of their environment. This is not normally a characteristic of the other conditions.
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1. Give the child a computer-animated game that presents information on the management of cystic fibrosis. 2. Set up a meeting with some older teens who have cystic fibrosis and have been managing their disease effectively. 3. Arrange for the physician to sit down and talk to the child about the risks related to noncompliance with medications. 4. Discuss with the child's parents that privileges, such as a cell phone, can be taken away if compliance fails to improve.
A nurse teaches a client who is considering being admitted to hospice. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
a. "Hospice admission has specific criteria. You may not be a viable candidate, so we will look at alternative plans for your discharge." b. "Hospice care focuses on a holistic approach to health care. It is designed not to hasten death, but rather to relieve symptoms." c. "Hospice care will not help with your symptoms of depression. I will refer you to the facility's counseling services instead." d. "You seem to be experiencing some difficulty with this stage of the grieving process. Let's talk about your feelings."
During her latest clinical experience, a nursing student decided to provide a patient with a bedpan rather than helping the patient walk to the bathroom
The student made this decision based on the fact that the patient had recent hip surgery and was drowsy, creating a risk that the patient could fall. What characteristic of effective learners did this student most clearly demonstrate? A) Clinical appraisal B) Mental flexibility C) Critical thinking D) Responsibility
Which areas are affected only minimally by age?
a. Physical activity b. Productivity c. Cognition d. Sexuality