A couple has been married for 23 years. Their youngest child graduated from high school and moved into his own apartment 2 months ago. The husband has recently admitted to his wife that he has been involved with another woman for the past 6 months
They seek marriage counseling from a psychiatric nurse therapist. The nurse therapist's role will involve which of the following? a. wellness
b. prevention
c. problem intervention
d. case management
C
The family has experienced several major changes, including the youngest child graduating from high school and moving to his own apartment. The father's infidelity poses an additional stressor on the family system, particularly the husband and wife relationship. The therapist's for this situation would use a role related to problem intervention.
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Upon hearing the reading, he exclaims, "My pressure has never been this high. Do you think my doctor will prescribe medication to reduce it?" Which of the following responses by the nursing instructor would be best? A) "Yes. Hypertension is prevalent among men; it is fortunate we caught this during your routine examination." B) "We will need to reevaluate your blood pressure because your age places you at high risk for hypertension." C) "A single elevated blood pressure does not confirm hypertension. You will need to have your blood pressure reassessed several times before a diagnosis can be made." D) "You have no need to worry. Your pressure is probably elevated because you are being tested."
The nurse preparing a patient with a seizure disorder for discharge should include which of the following as part of the discharge teaching?
A) Take tub baths instead of showers. B) When the seizures stop, discontinue the medication. C) Continue to take over-the-counter (OTC) medications as needed. D) Avoid alcoholic beverages.
A cognitively impaired patient newly admitted to the hospital is experiencing signs of sundown syndrome. Which intervention is best for the nurse to implement?
a. Leave a night light on in the room at all times. b. Leave the television on at night with the volume up. c. Restrain the patient to maintain safety during the confusion. d. Administer a sleeping medication to help the patient sleep.
How often do you eat vegetables?" Is an example of which of the following types of questioning?
a. close-minded b. leading c. open-minded d. attributing