A nursing instructor is preparing a class discussion about sexual disorders. Which of the following would the instructor include when describing gender identity disorders?
A) They typically involve same-sex identification.
B) The individual experiences discomfort about his or her own assigned sex.
C) Recurrent intense sexual urges lead to significant distress.
D) Changes in sexual desire and response are key characteristics.
B
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The parents of a newborn are receiving discharge teaching. The nurse explains that the infant should have several wet diapers per day. Which statement by the parents indicates that further education is necessary?
1. "Our baby was born with kidneys that are too small." 2. "A baby's kidneys don't concentrate urine well for several months." 3. "Feeding our baby frequently will help the kidneys function." 4. "Kidney function in an infant is very different from in an adult."
A woman just received notification that her husband died. She approaches the nurse who cared for him during his last hours and says angrily, "If you had given him your undivided attention, he would still be alive.". Which analysis applies?
a. The comment warns of a malpractice suit. b. Anger is a phenomenon experienced during grieving. c. The patient had ambivalent feelings about her husband. d. In some cultures, grief is expressed solely through anger.
Monitoring and evaluation of nursing goals and outcomes are integral parts of the nursing process
A nurse working on a very busy unit feels she does not have adequate time to monitor clients' nutritional intakes or to ensure they are meeting their established outcomes. What is a simple nursing intervention that can assist the nurse in evaluating clients' intended outcomes? A) Have the client weighted daily and record the weight. B) Make sure the unit aides record how much food is on each tray. C) Have the client's family record the amount of food served at each meal. D) Encourage the client to document what is ordered at each meal.
What actions can a nurse take to help prevent clients from developing iatrogenic malnutrition? Select all that apply.
A) Regularly communicate with other health-care team members B) Record clients' weights at regular intervals C) Rely on the dietitian's direction regarding composition of nutritional mixtures. D) Monitor length of time clients are NPO or on liquid diets E) Recognize increased nutritional needs of the injured client