Which characteristics displayed by an inmate at a correctional facility would indicate destructive or antisocial manipulation?
a. Always considers the feelings of others
b. Treats others as individuals
c. Needs are fulfilled only after others' needs have been considered
d. Manipulation is the primary method used to have needs fulfilled
D
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A 2-year-old child has been brought to the clinic for a well-child checkup. The best way for the nurse to begin the assessment is to:
a. Ask the parent to place the child on the examining table. b. Have the parent remove all of the child's clothing before the examination. c. Allow the child to keep a security object such as a toy or blanket during the examination. d. Initially focus the interactions on the child, essentially ignoring the parent until the child's trust has been obtained.
A patient, aged 82 years, has Alzheimer's disease. She lives with her daughter's family and goes to a day care facility on weekdays. The nurse at the day care center noticed the patient was unkempt and had multiple bruises
When the daughter arrived to pick her up, the nurse discussed her observations. The daughter became defensive and said that her mother was very difficult to manage. She stated, "My mother is not my mother anymore. She is confused, and she wanders all night. We have to watch her constantly. Last night I fell asleep, and she fell down the stairs. Sometimes I just cannot bear to care for her.". Which nursing diagnosis would be most important to address for this patient? a. Risk for injury related to impaired cognition, judgment, and coordination and lack of caregiver supervision b. Nonadherence related to confusion and disorientation, as evidenced by lack of cooperation c. Anxiety related to increasing disorientation, as evidenced by the patient wandering at night d. Impaired verbal communication related to brain impairment, as evidenced by the patient's confusion
A newly admitted 72-year-old resident of a long-term care facility naps frequently during the day, stating that he is tired. What is the best action by the nurse?
a. Obtain an order from the primary care-giver for a sedative. b. Ask the patient if he is sleeping well at night. c. Plan activities to keep the patient awake during the day. d. Tell the patient that he cannot take any more naps.
A patient has developed edema in her lower legs and feet, prompting her physician to prescribe furosemide (Lasix), a diuretic medication. After the client has begun this new medication, what should the nurse anticipate?
A) Increased output of dilute urine B) Increased urine concentration C) A risk of urinary tract infections D) Transient incontinence and increased urine production