A patient admitted with depression has a nursing diagnosis of Chronic Low Self-Esteem. Which NOC outcome is essential for this nursing diagnosis?

a. Decision Making
b. Distorted Thought Content
c. Role Performance
d. Depression Level


ANS: D

Nursing

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A client is admitted to the inpatient mental health unit with Asperger's syndrome. Which of the following assessment parameters would be most important for the nurse to observe?

A) Clumsiness in motor activities B) Hallucinations and delusions C) Letter reversal D) Lack of interest in peer relationships

Nursing

A child with sickle cell anemia is placed on the drug hydroxyurea. The nurse explains that this drug will:

1. increase energy. 2. decrease cardiomegaly. 3. clean out obstructed vessels. 4. produce a hemoglobin that resists sickling.

Nursing

The nurse is providing care to an older adult patient in the home environment. The nurse notes that the patient has bruises in various stages of healing. What does the nurse suspect based on this assessment finding?

a. Sexual abuse b. Physical abuse c. Financial abuse d. Emotional abuse

Nursing

In monitoring K.B.'s response to the epoetin, what adverse effect would you expect?

a. Arthralgia b. Tachycardia c. Drowsiness d. Diarrhea

Nursing