Health care in the United States continues to be impacted by larger social trends and by factors in a variety of domains. Among these trends in the recent past and the foreseeable future are increases in:
A) The birth rate and the incidence of acute illness
B) The number of Americans who reside in rural settings
C) Illiteracy levels and international funding for health care
D) Immigration and life expectancy
D
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A stockbroker commits suicide after being convicted of insider trading. In speaking with the family, which statement by the nurse demonstrates accurate and appropriate sharing of information?
A. "Your grieving will subside within 1 year; until then I recommend antidepressants." B. "Support groups are available specifically for survivors of suicide, and I would be glad to help you locate one in this area." C. "The only way to deal effectively with this kind of grief is to write a letter to the brokerage firm to express your anger with them." D. "Since stigmatization often occurs in these situations, it would be best if you avoid discussing the suicide with anyone."
Which prescription should the nurse recognize would most benefit a client experiencing periods of mania and depression?
A. Atomoxetine (Strattera) B. Amitriptyline (Elavil) C. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) D. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
A client with a long history of schizophrenia has managed well on trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
She calls her case manager to report that she keeps feeling like she wants to stick out her tongue and stare up at the ceiling. The nurse interprets the client's comments to mean she has which of the following? A) Signs of tardive dyskinesia (TD) associated with neuroleptic medication B) Psychomotor agitation associated with schizophrenia C) The typical bizarre behavior associated with schizophrenia D) An anticholinergic side effect associated with neuroleptic medications
Although a 14-month-old girl received a shock from an electrical outlet recently, her parents find her about to place a paper clip in another outlet. The best interpretation of this behavior is that:
a. Her cognitive development is delayed. b. This is typical behavior because toddlers are not very developed. c. This is typical behavior because of inability to transfer knowledge to new situations. d. This is not typical behavior because toddlers should know better than to repeat an act that caused pain.