The nurse is examining a physically healthy adult patient who is being admitted to the Mental Health Unit after several suicidal gestures. According to Maslow's hierarchy, which patient needs would be the greatest at this time?
a. self-actualization c. safety and security needs
b. love and belonging d. physiological needs
C
Because the patient has expressed several suicidal gestures, the greatest needs would focus on safety and security. The patient must be protected from his own desire to commit suicide.
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a. "Alcoholism is a lifelong disease. Relapses are expected." b. "Use search-and-destroy tactics to keep the home alcohol free." c. "Prevent embarrassment by covering for your loved one's lapses." d. "Make your loved one responsible for the consequences of his or her behavior."
A nurse who works in a busy neonatal intensive care unit has been having difficulty with concentration after a long day's work. Which therapy should the nurse consider doing to help with this problem?
1. Guided imagery 2. Hypnotherapy 3. Qigong 4. Aromatherapy
The "harm reduction" model is an approach that focuses on
1. Education 2. Law enforcement 3. Scare tactics 4. Rehabilitation
The client asks the nurse which antihistamines are available as intranasal sprays. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?(Select all that apply.)
1. Loratadine (Claritin) 2. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 3. Olopatadine (Patanase) 4. Azelastine (Astelin) 5. Neo-synephrine (Afrin)