The primary purpose of performing a physical examination before beginning treatment for any anxiety disorder is
A. legal protection.
B. to establish nursing diagnoses of priority.
C. to provide information about client psychosocial background.
D. to determine if the anxiety is of primary or secondary origin.
Answer: D. to determine if the anxiety is of primary or secondary origin.
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A. Biometric tests. B. Clarifying questions C. Surveys. D. None of the above
The children of a female client 78 years of age with a recent diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease are attempting to convince their mother to move into an assisted living facility, a move to which the client is vehemently opposed
Both the client and her children have expressed to the nurse how they are entrenched in their position. Which of the following statements expresses a utilitarian approach to this dilemma? A) The decision should be made in light of consequences. B) The client's autonomy and independence are the priority considerations. C) Benefits and burdens should be evenly distributed between the children and the client. D) The client has a right to self-determination.
A patient who takes theophylline (Theochron) twice daily for chronic stable asthma develops an infection and will take ciprofloxacin. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss:
a. changing to a different antibiotic. b. reducing the theophylline dose. c. giving theophylline once daily. d. switching from theophylline to a LABA.
How should the nurse position a client who is complaining of dyspnea?
1. High Fowler's position with two pillows behind the head 2. Orthopneic position across the overbed table 3. Prone position with knees flexed and arms extended 4. Sims position with both legs flexed