Which approach would be most appropriate when counseling a woman who is a suspected victim of violence?
A) Offer her a pamphlet about the local battered women's shelter.
B) Call her at home to ask her some questions about her marriage.
C) Wait until she comes in a few more times to make a better assessment.
D) Ask, "Have you ever been physically hurt by your partner?"
D
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1. Identify the actual stressor and the precipitating factors. 2. Plan activities to minimize time constraints to reduce stress. 3. Set aside a block of time each day for stress reduction. 4. Engage in distraction activities to minimize the stress.
An older patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease is diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency. How are these two disorders related?
1. Peptic ulcer disease affects absorption of nutrients. 2. Peptic ulcer disease reduces the surface area of the stomach. 3. Medications used to treat peptic ulcer disease affect stomach acid. 4. Medications used to treat peptic ulcer disease block the absorption of vitamins.
When evaluating care of a crisis patient, a psychiatric nurse must remember that one of the primary goals of crisis intervention is to:
a. support the patient through the process. b. help the patient return to the precrisis state. c. give the patient new, healthy coping mechanisms. d. listen to the patient to help reduce the stress levels.
Synthroid is classified as a hormone-replacement drug.
a. true b. false