A client is admitted to the mental health unit because she was found trying to inject diluted feces into her hospitalized child's intravenous line. The client has a history of similar attempts of harming the child
The nurse would most likely suspect which of the following?
A) Schizoid personality traits
B) Munchausen's syndrome by proxy
C) Functional neurologic symptoms
D) Borderline personality disorder
B
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A newly married woman comes to a gynecology clinic reporting anorexia, insomnia, and extreme pain during intercourse that has affected her intimate relationship. What initial intervention should the nurse expect a physician to implement?
1. A thorough physical, including gynecological examination 2. Referral to a sex therapist 3. Assessment of sexual history and previous satisfaction with sexual relationships 4. Referral to the recreational therapist for relaxation therapy
The collapse of a seemingly healthy young athlete during a strenuous sporting event or other period of stressful exercise is often caused by
a. patent ductus arteriosis.} b. hypertropic cardiomyography. c. respiratory distress syndrome. d. none of the above.
The nursing supervisor informs the staff that if they refuse to stay on the nursing unit and work an additional 8-hour shift, they will be reported to the state for patient abandonment. This type of power is known as:
a. coercive. b. expert. c. legitimate. d. reward.
The client, who has been found to have a mutation in the BRCA1 gene allele and to be at increased risk for breast and ovarian cancer, has asked the nurse to be present when she discloses this information to her adult daughter
What is the nurse's role in this situation? a. To act as the primary health care provider b. To function as a genetic counselor c. To serve as a client advocate d. To provide client support