A middle-age female model is admitted for a double mastectomy. On admission the nurse notes that she is depressed and withdrawn
The most appropriate patient-centered nursing intervention(s) might include counseling the patient about which of the following? Select all that apply. A. Thinking positively instead of negatively
B. Remaining a positive force in her plan of care
C. Speaking with a support group to explore common coping mechanisms
D. Remaining independent to return to prehospitalization activities
A, B, C
Patients often need time to adapt to physical changes. Self-concept priorities include maximizing the patient's ability to address physical needs.
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A client whose work schedule is made up of unpredictable hours requests medication to be able to fall asleep quickly, yet be able to safely drive to work after 4 to 6 hours of sleep
Based on speed of onset and speed of elimination, the nurse correctly identifies the MOST appropriate medication for this client to be: a. diazepam (Valium) b. diphenhydramine (Benadryl) c. zaleplon (Sonata) d. zolpidem (Ambien)
An important difference between the developmental theories of Freud and Erikson is
A. Freud considers the entire lifespan from birth to old age. B. Freud focuses to a greater extent on cognitive development. C. Erikson viewed individual growth in terms of social setting. D. Erikson focuses on development of individual moral thinking.
Myocardial infarction is generally caused by a decreased blood supply from a blood clot blocking the flow of blood through a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
When teaching about eye care for hard contact lenses, the nurse instructs the client that:
A. Saliva may be used to wet the lenses B. Over-the-counter eye drops should be applied carefully C. Lenses should be cleaned and disinfected regularly D. Aerosol products should be used after putting in the lenses