Old adult patients do NOT need to feel needed since they have already accomplished all they can in life
True
False
False
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A patient has been diagnosed with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VCC). The nurse would evaluate the teaching goal for this patient as successful if the patient makes which statement?
1. "I will take the entire 28-day course of antibiotics.". 2. "I will douche each evening to cleanse my vaginal area.". 3. "Now that I know the symptoms, if I get another infection I can use over-the-counter medications.". 4. "I will start wearing cotton underwear.".
Interventions based on psychotherapeutic theory and that appropriately may be employed by the generalist psychiatric nurse include all EXCEPT which of the following?
a. individual psychotherapy b. interpretation c. expressing empathic positive regard d. counseling
The nurse identifies the dietary teaching provided for a client with diabetes is understood when the client states, my diet:
a. should be rigidly controlled to avoid emergencies b. can be planned around a wide variety of commonly used foods c. is based on nutritional requirements that are the same for all people d. Must not include eating any combination dishes and processed foods.
A first step to stabilize a patient with an overdose is to
A) measure vital signs and temperature frequently. B) identify injuries and disease processes. C) assess, establish, and maintain their airway. D) assess mentation.