An enduring pattern of behavior that is pervasive and inflexible, and limits a person's ability to function in society is called a ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
personality disorder
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The nurse is working with a client who is scheduled to have an electrocardiogram (ECG) done this morning before breakfast. The nurse arrives at the client bedside to find the respiratory therapist taking vital signs and preparing to do the ECG
The nurse recognizes this as which of the following types of care delivery system? 1. The functional care system 2. The client-focused system 3. The case method of delivering care 4. The team approach to care
Termination of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship with a client has been handled successfully
when the nurse a. gives the client his personal telephone number and permission to call after discharge. b. avoids upsetting the client by focusing on other clients beginning 1 week before the client's discharge. c. discusses with the client the changes that have happened during their time together and evaluates outcome attainment. d. offers to meet the client for coffee and conversation three times a week for 2 weeks after discharge.
The nurse has brought a patient the scheduled pain medication. The patient asks the nurse to wait to give pain medication until the time for the dressing change, which is 2 hours away. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
a. "This medication will still be providing you relief at the time of your dressing change." b. "OK, swallow this pain pill, and I will return in a minute to change your dressing." c. "Would you like medication to be given for dressing changes in addition to your regularly scheduled medication?" d. "Your medication is scheduled for this time, and I can't adjust the time for you. I'm sorry, but you must take your pill right now."
Situations that are considered risk factors for complicated grief are
a. inadequate support and old age. b. childbirth, marriage, and divorce. c. death of a spouse or child, death by suicide, and sudden and unexpected death. d. inadequate perception of the grieving crisis.