Positive constructive coping strategies would include all of the following except:
a. use of complementary therapies.
b. getting enough rest.
c. keeping a journal.
d. overeating.
d
There is a wide variety of activities that consumers may
find helpful in promoting coping. Nurses have a responsibility to provide consumers with information and options but
only the consumer can know what feels appropriate, so the
choice of what activities to attempt or to become involved
with should ultimately rest with the consumer.
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a. Parenteral drugs bypass the first-pass ef-fect. b. Absorption of parenteral drugs is affected by reduced blood flow to the stomach. c. Absorption of parenteral drugs is faster when the stomach is empty. d. Parenteral drugs exert their effects while circulating in the bloodstream.
A 25-year-old male patient has been admitted with a severe crushing injury after an industrial accident. Which laboratory result will be most important to report to the health care provider?
a. Serum creatinine level 2.1 mg/dL b. Serum potassium level 6.5 mEq/L c. White blood cell count 11,500/µL d. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 56 mg/dL
You are caring for Jacob, a 44-year-old man with a history of mental illness who has been imprisoned after severely injuring another driver in a "road rage" incident
During an interaction with Jacob, he states, "I just can't wait to see you pretty legs come my way again." What is the nurse's best response to this statement? A) "I'm here to try to help you, Jacob, and not to talk with you about my legs." B) "I'll bet you say that kind of thing to everyone around here, don't you?" C) "Are you trying to be cute with me, Jacob?" D) "Well you won't have to wait long because I'm hoping you'll come to the group session on Wednesday."
Round medications to the ________ place.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).