A nurse assessing a client with IED would expect which of the following?
a. Blaming others for provoking angry outbursts
b. Difficulty coping with ordinary life stressors
c. Lack of remorse for aggressive behavior
d. Premeditated aggressive outbursts to get what the client wants
Answer: b. Difficulty coping with ordinary life stressors
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A(n) ________ is a device that measures the air flowing out of the lungs, called the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), as a patient blows forcefully into the device.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The dehydrated patient is receiving a hypertonic solution. What assessments must be done to avoid risk factors of these solutions
A. Lung sounds B. Bowel sounds C. Blood pressure D. Serum sodium level E. Serum potassium level
How does the experience of entering a psychiatric treatment facility differ from hospitalization for physical reasons? (Select all that apply.)
a. The client may fear other clients' behaviors. b. The client receives a negative diagnostic label. c. The client can enjoy the attention of caregivers. d. The client must cope with the stigma of mental illness. e. The client must cope with the stigma of physical illness. f. Insurance companies may deny payment for treatment. g. Insurance companies never deny payment for treatment.
A newborn assessment shows a separated sagittal suture, oblique palpebral fissures, a depressed nasal bridge, a protruding tongue, and transverse palmar creases. These findings are most suggestive of which condition?
a. Microcephaly b. Cerebral palsy c. Down syndrome d. Fragile X syndrome