A rape victim often has no memory of the attack but still experiences the emotional numbness, depression, and distress associated with the trauma. This is characteristic of
1. identity diffusion.
2. dissociative amnesia.
3. depersonalization disorder.
4. dissociative identity disorder.
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Dissociative amnesia is an attempt to avoid extreme stress by blocking traumatic memories from consciousness.
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a. Shortness of breath b. Fear of dying c. Recurrent persistent thoughts d. Palpitations e. Chills f. Feelings of depersonalization
The postoperative patient complains of pain only 1 hour after having been medicated with an opioid, which cannot be repeated for 3 more hours. The nurse should initially:
a. give one half of the prescribed dose now. b. contact the prescriber. c. ambulate the patient in the hall. d. reposition the patient.
When caring for a client with cholecystitis, the nurse knows to place the client in which of the following positions?
A) supine B) Trendelenburg C) lithotomy D) Fowler's
During assessment of a client diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, the nurse auscultates a blood pressure of 210/110 mm Hg. What is the nurse's best action?
a. To ask the client to lie down and rest b. To assess the client?s dietary intake of sodium and fluid c. To administer phentolamine (Regitine) d. To administer nitroprusside (Nipride)