The spouse of a psychiatric patient says, "This mental illness should not have happened
I tried to teach the importance of professing faith in God and getting converts, but my partner rejected them. Those practices keep me well. It's the only way to live." The nurse can assess that the spouse is demonstrating:
a. atheism.
b. humanism.
c. agnosticism.
d. sick religiosity.
D
Sick religiosity is marked by a lack of openness to other possibilities, a sense of exclusiveness, and absolutism. The scenario does not give evidence of any of the other options.
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The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old with acute heart failure. The nurse is providing teaching about nutrition. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "The baby may need as much as 150 calories/kg per day." B) "Small, frequent feeds are best if tolerated." C) "The baby will not be able to have breast milk." D) "Continuous or intermittent gavage feeding may be required for now."
The nurse anticipates administering which drug to stimulate neutrophil production in clients with myelosuppression?
1. Epoetin 2. Interferon alfa 3. Filgrastim 4. Oprelvekin
The school nurse is conducting a seminar for parents of adolescents on how to communicate with teenagers. Which guidelines might the nurse recommend? Select all that apply
A) Talk face to face and be aware of body language. B) Ask questions to see why he or she feels that way. C) Do not give praise unless the adolescent deserves it. D) Speak to your child as an authority figure, not an equal. E) Don't admit that you make mistakes. F) Don't pretend you know all the answers.