An older patient is demonstrating signs of paranoia. What does the nurse identify as possible causes for this type of psychosis? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Delirium
2. Hearing loss
3. Physical illness
4. Social isolation
5. Cognitive impairment
1,2,4,5
Rationale: Risk factors for paranoia include delirium.
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is having difficulty coping after being in a motor vehicle accident in which her brother was killed. The patient was driving the car and blames herself for the accident
What is the priority nursing intervention of the nurse? a. Check to make sure that the patient does not want to hurt or kill herself. b. Educate the patient about available support systems for grief resolution. c. Enhance the patient's coping skills to alleviate depression and anxiety. d. Encourage the patient to meet with a spiritual leader for guidance.
What nursing organization limits membership exclusively to LPNs?
1. National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN) 2. American Nurses Association (ANA) 3. National League for Nursing (NLN) 4. National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Services (NAPNES)
A patient with a severe laceration was malnourished before the injury. Which nursing interventions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Encourage intake of vitamin C–containing foods. 2. Ensure that the patient consumes probiotic-enhanced dairy products. 3. Administer appropriate medications with a canned nutritional drink. 4. Restrict fluids that contain sodium. 5. Limit the fats in the patient's diet.
Which of the following would be considered a cultural encounter?
1. Sharing assessment findings with other members of a racial minority to develop knowledge 2. Visiting the native land of the clients frequently served at a community health center 3. Telephoning the priest of a Latino church to discuss the health issues of a client 4. Learning directly from a Puerto Rican client about foods they avoid during pe-riods of breastfeeding