While caring for a hospitalized client with schizophrenia, the nurse observes that the client is listening to the radio. The client tells the nurse that the radio commentator is speaking directly to him
The nurse interprets this finding as which of the following?
A) Autistic thinking
B) Concrete thinking
C) Referential thinking
D) Illusional thinking
D
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A 79-year-old female patient presents at the clinic complaining of constipation for 1 week. The nurse practitioner prescribes Milk of Magnesia 2 teaspoons by mouth as needed for relief of constipation. How many milliliter will the nurse administer?
A) 30 mL B) 7.5 mL C) 10 mL D) 15 mL
Which of the following is true about negotiation?
a. It commonly results in a win-lose situa-tion. b. It is aimed at solving problems, conflicts, or disputes. c. It is used only in contract and labor union disputes. d. It is the exchanging of favors or trading activity.
A client is prescribed to undergo a urine protein test. What specific information is provided by the urine protein test?
A) Information about the kidney function B) Information about the bladder tone C) Information about the sphincter function D) Information about identifying a renal disorder
The nurse is implementing a bowel training program for a patient. What should be included in this patient's plan of care?
1. Assess the patient to determine the best time of day to use the commode for defecation. 2. Keep the bedpan near the patient at all times. 3. Instruct the patient not to attempt to use the bathroom unattended. 4. Stay with the patient while defecating.