A community health nurse is visiting a Japanese teenage client who lives with her parents, grandparents, and older brother. The client recently got a tattoo. Her parents reprimanded her and then brought her to therapy
The client defends her actions, stating, "All my friends were getting them. I'm tired of being told what to do!" According to Bowen's family systems theory, the nurse recognizes that the client is attempting to:
A) Differentiate herself.
B) Triangulate herself.
C) Cut herself off emotionally.
D) Join with the family unit.
A
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What is the responsibility of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)?
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A nurse is performing an admission assessment for an adolescent girl with an eating disorder who is being admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which of the following would the client be most likely to tell the nurse?
A) "My father was always very thin." B) "I've never really liked myself." C) "I have a lot of confidence in myself." D) "I feel really close to my parents and my brother."
A patient comes to the clinic for a follow-up appointment after using a glucocorticoid ointment for eczema for 3 weeks
Because the patient is pleased with the results, she states that she would like to continue treatment with an oral glucocorticoid. What response from the nurse is most appropriate? a. "Oral glucocorticoids are only indicated if topical glucocorticoids have been ineffective." b. "Oral glucocorticoids will have fewer side effects, so your suggestion is good." c. "You make an excellent point! Topical glucocorticoids can cause skin atrophy, whereas oral agents don't have the same effect." d. "Oral glucocorticoids are more convenient to use, so I agree with your suggestion."