A 35-year-old woman in a managerial position has had a number of employees under her supervision resign or transfer to other departments over the past year. In addition, she has rarely had a close personal relationship for more than a few months
She feels other people "just don't measure up to my expectations." Her situation is the result of a possible _____ disorder. a. Cognitive
b. Somatoform
c. Anxiety
d. Personality
D
Problems with interpersonal relationships can extend to work and social environments. Individuals who have little or no ability to see how their attitudes and behaviors affect other people often have difficulties with long-term relationships. They become superficial and unwilling to consider the feelings of others. Small problems with social relationships can balloon into serious mental health problems.
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The nurse in the pediatric clinic observes a parental lack of warmth and interest toward the child. The nurse knows that observation most frequently is seen in families that employ the parenting style known as:
1. Authoritarian. 2. Authoritative. 3. Indifferent. 4. Permissive.
The nurse explains that the "four Ps" of the birth process are __________, __________, __________, and __________
ANS:
Bacterial pneumonia is suspected in a 4-year-old boy with fever, headache, and chest pain. Which assessment finding would most likely indicate the need for this child to be hospitalized?
A) Fever B) Oxygen saturation level of 96% C) Tachypnea with retractions D) Pale skin color
A nurse is concerned about stress related to the heavy caregiving burden assumed by adult children of older clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates the use of secondary prevention to limit caregiver stress?
a. Asking caregivers how they are doing and suggesting coping strategies b. Encouraging caregivers to periodically leave the house for a couple of hours c. Establishing support groups for caregivers of older parents d. Referring some activities to neighbors and friends