SLE is a connective tissue disease that equally affects men and women
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A patient has been diagnosed as having blindness related to conversion disorder. She displays indifference regarding the conversion symptom. The nurse states, "I can't understand why the patient doesn't seem more anxious about her symptom."
Which explanation from the Clinical Nurse Specialist would enable the nurse to understand the patient's behavior? a. The patient is suppressing her true feelings. She is upset but is not showing it. b. The blindness is actually helping the patient by reducing her anxiety. c. Her needs are met during hospitalization, so she has no need to be anxious. d. She is controlling her own anxiety through partial denial of the blindness.
Which finding should be reported to the physician?
a. One breast slightly larger than the other b. Retracted nipples bilaterally c. Breast tenderness prior to menses d. Dimpling of the skin
The nurse is reviewing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to use when planning care for a client. One guideline has been graded by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force as being an A
According to this grade, the nurse should do which of the following? 1. Do not use this guideline because the harm outweighs the benefits. 2. Do not use this guideline because the benefits and harms cannot be determined. 3. Use this guideline because the benefit is substantial. 4. Use this guideline but understand that the net benefit to the client is small.
Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for the male client receiving testosterone therapy?
1. Assess for muscle wasting. 2. Assess for signs of fluid retention. 3. Assess for development of blood dyscrasias. 4. Monitor for a decrease in hematocrit.