The client interprets the proverb "A rolling stone gathers no moss" as, "As long as the rock keeps moving, it won't turn green." This is an example of
1. mutism.
2. flight of ideas.
3. concrete thinking.
4. loose association.
3
Concrete thinking is the inability to identify or describe feelings, experiences, and behavior abstractly.
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a. Planning b. Organizing c. Coordinating d. Controlling
What is a symptom of inadequate insulin coverage in a patient with diabetes mellitus type I?
a. Diminished urine output b. Ketones in the urine c. Shallow and slow respirations d. Extreme diaphoresis
240 minims equals ___________ drams
A. 4 B. 0.4 C. 40 D. 13400
The Joint Commission (TJC) has set standards for employee ongoing education in which situa-tions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Must occur after the end of orientation b. Must occur whenever responsibilities change c. To increase knowledge of work-related issues d. All staff must participate whenever an event occurs e. When and how to report adverse events