When the client talks about a recent death of a brother, the client states, "Then my sister...what was I saying?" The nurse understands that the client is using which of the following speech patterns?
A) Verbigeration
B) Echolalia
C) Blocking
D) Flight of ideas
C
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When assessing a patient, the patient complains of an uncomfortable sensation leading to an urge to scratch. The nurse notes the patient scratching frequently. The nurse should document that the patient is experiencing:
a. dyspnea. b. cyanosis. c. jaundice. d. pruritus.
Metaphors are especially likely to be used in ethnographic research
A) True B) False
The nurse is caring for a client being treated for pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory studies would best indicate the treatment is being effective:
A) normal liver function tests. B) elevated amylase level. C) normal lipase level. D) decreased bilirubin level.
The nurse is caring for a patient with a stage III pressure ulcer. The nurse has assigned a nursing diagnosis of Risk for infection. Which intervention would be most important for this patient?
a. Teach the family how to manage the odor associated with the wound. b. Discuss with the family how to prepare for care of the patient in the home. c. Encourage thorough handwashing of all individuals caring for the patient. d. Encourage increased quantities of carbohydrates and fats.