You are developing a care plan for a client diagnosed with dissociative amnesia. What nursing diagnosis would you be sure to include in this client's plan of care?
A) Sensory perceptual alteration, related to depersonalization and view of self
B) Self-care deficit, related to mechanical trance-like state or aimless wandering
C) Altered thought processes, related to memory loss and repressed trauma
D) Ineffective individual coping, related to travel away from home
C
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On physical examination you note pallor of the right foot, capillary refill of 4 seconds in the right foot, +1 dorsalis pedis pulse in the right foot, and +2 pulse in left foot. Which of the following is a likely cause of the signs and symptoms? A. Arterial insufficiency B. Femoral vein thrombus C. Venous insufficiency D. Peripheral neuropathy
A patient is given nitrous oxide, along with another inhalation anesthetic. The nurse knows that the benefits of nitrous oxide include what? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is a potent analgesic. b. It has high anesthetic potency. c. It is less likely to cause nausea and vo-miting. d. It is less likely to precipitate malignant hyperthermia. e. It can significantly reduce the dose of in-halation anesthetic.
All of the following are sound reasons for using an I-statement EXCEPT
A. A desire to have your own ideas implemented B. A willingness to compromise C. An openness to others' ideas D. A desire to find a solution that works for everyone
After studying nursing history on the Crusades, the nursing student can conclude that the following is the origin of the first nursing pin?
a. Nightingale's badge c. Nun habit garb b. Maltese cross d. Nutricius medal