The nurse at a community health clinic is conducting a mental health assessment on a patient with a history of depression. Which environmental factor should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for suicide?
1. Isolation from others
2. Chronic illness
3. Apprehensive anxiety
4. Working two jobs
1. Isolation from others
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The nurse suspects that the patient has a. ITP. c. sickle cell anemia. b. heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. d. DIC.
Which of the following is the most characteristic symptom of otosclerosis?
A) The client being distressed in the mornings B) A progressive, bilateral loss of hearing C) A red and swollen ear drum D) The client describing a history of having had a recent upper respiratory infection
The nurse is teaching an older client how to self-administer insulin. Which of the following would be most helpful to the client who is having difficulty drawing up the correct dosage of insulin in the syringe?
A) Syringe magnifier B) Insulin pen C) Jet injector D) Insulin pump
The nurse is assessing a group of patients with pre-diabetes. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan regarding pre-diabetes?
1. The person with pre-diabetes has an increased risk of heart disease. 2. Individuals with pre-diabetes should limit fluid intake. 3. Patients with pre-diabetes are at increased risk for macular degeneration. 4. The person with pre-diabetes needs insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels.