The statement by a client in the continuation phase of treatment for bipolar disorder that indicates
need for planned intervention is
a. "It is difficult to live down all the crazy stuff I did during my last episode.".
b. "I am getting better at problem-solving thanks to the group I attend on Tuesdays.".
c. "Using a financial counselor to help manage my debts is keeping me solvent.".
d. "I drank a lot when I relapsed, but Alcoholics Anonymous helps me manage
stress without drinking.".
A
The only option in which the client identifies a problem that is not being adequately addressed is
option A, reconciling illness behaviors. Ongoing therapy may be called for to address these issues.
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Of the following, the biggest disadvantage of having nursing assistive personnel (NAP) help nurses is that the nurse:
1) Must know what aspects of care can legally and safely be delegated to the NAP. 2) May rely too heavily on information gathered by the NAP when making patient-care decisions. 3) Is removed from many components of direct patient care that have been delegated to the NAP. 4) Still maintains responsibility for the patient care given by the NAP.
A schedule must be created for labor and delivery with a set staff mix for every shift. Which type of staffing is best for a nursing unit that experiences peak workload hours?
1. Block staffing 2. Creative scheduling 3. Flexible scheduling 4. Self-staffing
When intervening with a married couple experiencing relationship discord, which nursing action reflects an intervention at the secondary level of prevention?
1. Teaching assertiveness skills in order to meet assessed needs 2. Supplying the couple with guidelines related to marital seminar leadership 3. Teaching the couple about various methods of birth control 4. Counseling the couple related to open and honest communication skills
The nurse initiates the application of a drawsheet on every bedfast patient on her unit to facilitate lifting and to prevent _________ forces
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word