During assessment, the nurse is most likely to find the attitude of the depressed client toward his
illness to be
a. "It's just a matter of time and I'll be well.".
b. "If I ignore this, it will go away.".
c. "I can fight this and lick it.".
d. "I deserve to be this way.".
D
Depressed clients feel worthless and often believe they deserve to have "bad" things happen. Option
A: Depressed clients are usually hopeless. Option B: Depressed clients are not optimistic. Option C:
Depressed clients usually feel helpless.
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Which part of planning should the nurse indicate is the family's priority? a. Sharing household responsibilities b. Preparing the house for her arrival c. Helping her use her skills and talents d. Setting limits on nighttime activities
Confusion or disorientation can result from a decrease in the oxygen supply to the brain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Guidelines for intramuscular administration of medication in school-age children include
a. Inject medication as rapidly as possible. b. Insert needle quickly, using a dart-like motion. c. Penetrate skin immediately after cleansing site, before skin has dried. d. Have child stand, if possible, and if child is cooperative.
A client is suspected to have rheumatoid arthritis. Which manifestations does the nurse assess this client carefully for?
a. Crepitus when the client moves the shoulders b. Numbness and tingling in the client's fin-gers c. Client has cool feet, with weak pedal pulses d. Low-grade fever, fatigue, anorexia with weight loss