An African American woman collapses at the funeral of her mother and later states that she could hear everything people were saying to her but for a brief period she could not move. The nurse interprets this as which of the following:
A) Spell
B) Falling out
C) Empacho
D) Susto
B
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A client inquires about the practice of therapeutic touch. Which statement regarding therapeutic touch is most accurate?
A) "Therapeutic touch has been shown to improve mood and energy level." B) "Heat is felt by the therapist where energy is blocked and that site is massaged." C) "Therapeutic touch is the treatment of choice for lower back pain and spasms." D) "Heat is felt where energy flow is optimal. Surrounding sites are massaged."
A nurse discusses driving with an older adult who continues to drive, but is probably unsafe on the road. Which statement made by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) I am calling your child to take your keys. B) I am concerned about your safety, as well as the safety of others. C) We just don't want you to crash when you drive across the state. D) You shouldn't drive anymore.
Flossing is usually done:
a. Before breakfast b. After each meal c. After brushing teeth d. Before bathing
An adult tells the nurse, "I can't take it anymore! Last year my husband had an affair and now we don't communicate. Three months ago, I found a lump in my breast. Yesterday my daughter told me she's quitting college and moving in with her boyfriend."
What is the priority nursing diagnosis? a. Fear, related to impending surgery b. Deficient knowledge, related to breast lesion c. Ineffective coping, related to perceived loss of daughter d. Impaired verbal communication, related to spousal estrangement