A newly admitted client in a psychiatric inpatient unit states, "I attempted suicide because that is the only way I can get away from him." The client is in a severely abusive relationship and fears for her life
The client's abusive husband attempts to gain access to the locked inpatient unit. What should the nurse interpret about the husband's personality style?
A) Dual personality and overdeveloped superego
B) Strong ego and narcissistic personality traits
C) Dominant id, immature ego, limited coping skills
D) Weak superego and antisocial personality traits
C
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A) cerebral blood flow. B) cerebrospinal fluid. C) brain tissue volume. D) All of the above are correct.
A mother is comparing her child with the neighbor's child who is the same age. The mother is concerned that her child does not have as advanced language skills as the neighbor's child
The nurse assesses the child and determines the language skills are within the range of normal. This nurse would advise the mother that a. speech develops more rapidly in children with siblings. b. some children's talents lie in areas other than language skills. c. the child needs to have a battery of psychological tests. d. the development of language skills varies greatly in children.
A small rural community is struck by a natural disaster. What is the first thing that the public health nurses should do?
1. Go door-to-door to identify the injured. 2. Notify the American Red Cross. 3. Activate the emergency preparedness plan. 4. Begin triage of victims.
The patient states, "My epidural isn't working! I can still feel my contractions." Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Don't worry, the pain won't be too bad." b. "I will ask the doctor to order you a narcotic." c. "The doctor must have done it wrong." d. "An epidural will allow you to sense your contractions, but you won't feel the pain."