A client in a psychiatric unit has received a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. The client says to the nurse, "I don't belong in this place with all these loonies
My doctor must be crazy!" Which nursing response is most appropriate?
A) "You are here for a psychological evaluation."
B) "I'm sure your doctor has your best interests in mind."
C) "Why do you think you don't belong here?"
D) "Just bide your time. You'll be out of here soon."
A
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a. The yolk sac remains connected to the intestine. b. There is inflammation of the ileocecal valve. c. A pouch forms when the vitelline duct fails to disappear. d. There is a weakness in the abdominal wall.
Which pain sensation is associated with nociceptive pain?
a. Tissue inflammation c. Radiculopathies b. Postherpetic d. Nerve root irritation
A client is prescribed to receive an intravenous infusion of a hypertonic solution. The nurse realizes that which of the following solutions are considered hypertonic? (Select all that apply.)
1. 0.45% Normal Saline 2. Dextrose 5% and 0.9% Normal Saline 3. Dextrose 5% and water 4. Dextrose 10% and water 5. Ringer's lactate 6. Dextran 5% in water
Which of the following sources describes the major role of the nurse in providing primary care and direct screening services to prisoners?
a. U.S. Federal Register b. state law c. American Nurses Association d. federal law