An older adult client is very stressed about who will care for his pets while he is hospitalized for a fall that caused a fractured hip. What type of counseling would the nurse conduct?
A) None
B) Long-term
C) Short-term
D) Motivational
Ans: C
Short-term counseling focuses on an immediate problem or concern of the client or family. Even if it is a relatively minor concern, it needs immediate attention.
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An 8-week-old boy has been recently diagnosed with a severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). His parents have performed a significant amount of research on the Internet and have brought a large amount of material to discuss with their care provider
Which of the following statements best reflects an accurate understanding of their son's health situation? A) "We read that gene therapy could cure our son; we'd like you to look into that option." B) "Our son likely has a deficiency of B lymphocytes and can't produce antibodies." C) "We feel guilty, because dietary and environmental factors have been shown to contribute to SCID" D) "The antibodies that our son produces are mismatched to the infections that he was born with and encounters."
Control of health behaviors, compliance with medical regimes, and commitment to wellness are major themes that serve to unify concepts related to health promotion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse educator is discussing neoplasms with a group of recent graduates. The educator explains that the effects of neoplasms are caused by the compression and infiltration of normal tissue
The physiologic changes that result can cause what pathophysiologic events? Select all that apply. A) Intracranial hemorrhage B) Infection of cerebrospinal fluid C) Increased ICP D) Focal neurologic signs E) Altered pituitary function
A blood-soaked peripad weighs 900 g. The nurse would document a blood loss of _____ mL
a. 1800 b. 450 c. 900 d. 90