The psychiatric-mental health nurse is developing a plan of care for a client experiencing depression. From a cognitive theoretical framework, which of the following nursing interventions would take priority?
A) Facilitating the completion of developmental tasks
B) Reinforcing desirable behaviors and punishing undesirable behaviors
C) Challenging misperceptions and correcting misinformation
D) Encouraging use of new learning in interpersonal relationships
C
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What effect would the nurse explain could result from this behavior? A) Increased risk of primary actions B) Dermatologic reaction C) Superinfection D) Reduced therapeutic effect
A nurse is monitoring the fetal heart rate of a client. What signs of fetal distress on the fetal monitor should the nurse report immediately?
A) Accelerations of 15 bpm B) Early decelerations C) Decreased variability D) Fetal heart rate above 100 bpm
The nurse is caring for an older adult patient suspected of having a urinary tract infection. What manifestation is most associated with the development of this condition in the older adult?
A) High fever B) Dysuria C) Acute confusion D) Nausea
A nurse assesses fetal heart rates when clients are examined in the maternity clinic. The nurse determines which fetus needs further assessment?
a. The fetus with a heart rate of 150 beats per minute b. The fetus with a heart rate of 140 beats per minute c. The fetus with a heart rate of 130 beats per minute d. The fetus with a heart rate of 110 beats per minute