The visiting nurse is talking to the wife of a client, who reports experiencing sleep difficulties recently. The nurse identifies the client's wife as developing
1. Caregiver burden
2. Self-esteem reaction to stress
3. Depression
4. Displacement
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Rationale: Family members who undertake the care of a person in the home for a long period develop long-term stress called caregiver burden, with responses such as chronic fatigue, sleep difficulties, and high blood pressure.
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A patient has come to the office for her first eye examination. The patient is diagnosed as having a visual acuity of 20/40. The patient asks the nurse what these numbers mean. What is a correct response by the nurse?
A) "A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 40 feet away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 20 feet away." B) "A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 20 feet away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 40 feet away." C) "A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 40 inches away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 20 inches away." D) "A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 20 inches away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 40 inches away."
When comparing the effects of olanzapine with those of clozapine, which statement is correct?
a. Olanzapine produces more tardive dyskinesia. b. Olanzapine does not cause somnolence. c. Clozapine has fewer serious side effects. d. The drugs are similar in structure and actions.
A severely depressed patient who has been on suicide precautions tells the nurse, "I am feeling a lot better, so you can stop watching me. I have taken too much of your time already." Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "I wonder what this sudden change is all about. Please tell me more." b. "I am glad you are feeling better. The team will consider your request." c. "You should not try to direct your care. Leave that to the treatment team." d. "Because we are concerned about your safety, we will continue with our plan."
Why is employment of nursing assistants in the U.S. expected to grow by 20 percent by the year 2020?
A) Because the overall U.S. population is increasing. B) Because the elderly population is increasing. C) Because more people are expected to immigrate to the U.S. D) Because of rapid advances in health care technologies.