The nurse is assessing an older patient exhibiting signs of paranoia. Which is known to increase the risk of developing of this disorder? Select all that apply
1. Food allergies
2. Hearing loss
3. Dementia
4. Social isolation
5. Cognitive impairment
2. Hearing loss
3. Dementia
4. Social isolation
5. Cognitive impairment
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The nurse explains that the medication essential for a client with pernicious anemia is
a. ferritin. b. ferrous gluconate. c. vitamin B12. d. vitamin K.
The nurse may practice hypnosis when:
a. licensure laws allow it as part of nursing practice b. advanced academic education in psychology has been undertaken c. she or he is an advanced practice psychiatric mental-health nurse d. the client requests that it be one of the modalities
A 15-year-old girl with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) asks the nurse how long she will need to consult an ophthalmologist for eye evaluations
The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that eye evaluations for complications of JIA should continue for: a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 5 years d. 10 years
When the nurse is not informed of developmental and cultural issues related to his or her client's background, which of the following may be expected?
A) Normal patterns of behavior may be labeled as deviant, immoral, or insane. B) The meaning of the client's behavior can be derived from conventional wisdom. C) The nurse should rely on personal values and standards. D) The nurse should request a change of assignment.