A patient demonstrates disoriented thinking and irrational ideas. A nurse can anticipate that a PET scan would most likely show dysfunction in the brain's _____ lobe
a. frontal
b. parietal
c. occipital
d. temporal
A
The frontal lobe is responsible primarily for intellectual functioning, including learning, abstracting, reasoning, and inhibition of impulses.
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A mother brings her 8-year-old son into the clinic for a well-child visit. She is concerned because her son does not take responsibility for completing and handing in his school assignments on time,
and his teacher has given him several warnings for missing homework. Which responses are appropriate for the nurse to this child's mother? (Select all that apply.) A. "A good discipline strategy for this stage of development is a time-out in a specific location, which could include focusing on homework at this time." B. "As a parent, you should refrain from rescuing your child from the consequences of his behaviors and allow him to learn a valuable lesson from them." C. "At 8, children can internalize rules, so it's important to allow him to be responsible for his actions and to accept the consequences of his behavior." D. "Eight-year-old children are not ready to accept the consequences of their actions and need to be constantly reminded of their responsibilities." E. "Natural consequences are important, and removing privileges, especially time with friends, is often a successful technique at this age."
Which statement is most accurate regarding the assessment of clients diagnosed with psychiatric problems?
1. Medical history is of little significance and can be eliminated from the nursing assessment. 2. Assessment provides a holistic view of the client, including biopsychosocial aspects. 3. Comprehensive assessments can be performed only by advanced practice nurses. 4. Psychosocial evaluations are gained by subjective reports rather than objective observations.
What is the effect of chemotherapeutic agents on cells?
a. Slows cell growth b. Kills malignant cells c. Breaks down the bacterial cell wall d. Increase helper T-cell production
The tools and methods for a comprehensive performance appraisal system include (select all that apply):
a. job description. b. reward system. c. client feedback. d. staff development. e. personnel selection.