When providing care for an adolescent with a (overanxious) separation anxiety disorder, what should be the primary initial goal that a nurse identifies?
A) Setting very strict limits on what behavior can be tolerated
B) Making the adolescent aware of the outcome of his or her desire to excel
C) Establishing an atmosphere of calm, trust, and unconditional acceptance
D) Excluding parents from goal setting with the adolescent about anxious behaviors
C
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a. Evaluation b. Diagnosis c. Assessment d. Implementation
An ideational theory is a type of theory that might be used in a(n):
A) Grounded theory study B) Ethnography C) Phenomenological study D) Hypothesis-testing study
A 22-year-old male is being discharged home after surgery for testicular cancer. The patient is scheduled to begin chemotherapy in 2 weeks
The patient tells the nurse that he doesn't think he can take weeks or months of chemotherapy, stating that he has researched the adverse effects online. What is the most appropriate nursing action for this patient at this time? A) Provide empathy and encouragement in an effort to foster a positive outlook. B) Tell the patient it is his decision whether to accept or reject chemotherapy. C) Report the patient's statement to members of his support system. D) Refer the patient to social work.
A woman in her second trimester comes for a follow-up visit and says to the nurse, "I feel like I'm on an emotional roller-coaster.". Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "How often has this been happening to you?" B) "Maybe you need some medication to level things out.". C) "Mood swings are completely normal during pregnancy.". D) "Have you been experiencing any thoughts of harming yourself?"