Families are subject to the tensions produced when stressors (family problems) penetrate their defense system. The family assessment model that uses this systems approach is called:
1. Family Assessment Intervention Model
2. Friedman Family Assessment Model
3. Genogram
4. Ecomap
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This is based on an extension of Neuman Systems Model.
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A patient in myxedema coma has not had a bowel movement for 3 days. The nurse's best intervention would be to
a. administer a Fleet enema. c. administer a stool softener. b. wait 1 more day. d. assess for rectal impaction.
A pregnant woman has come to the emergency department with complaints of nasal congestion and epistaxis. What is the correct interpretation of these symptoms by the practitioner?
a. These conditions are abnormal. Refer the client to an ear, nose, and throat specialist. b. Nasal stuffiness and nosebleeds are caused by a decrease in progesterone. c. Estrogen relaxes the smooth muscles in the respiratory tract, so congestion and epistaxis are within normal limits. d. Estrogen causes increased blood supply to the mucous membranes and can result in congestion and nosebleeds.
What activity would be the most difficult for an older woman who has diminished dexterity?
a. Working a crossword puzzle b. Playing a round of golf c. Taking a walk d. Painting with watercolors
A 55-year-old patient admitted with an abrupt onset of jaundice and nausea has abnormal liver function studies but serologic testing is negative for viral causes of hepatitis. Which question by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Is there any history of IV drug use?" b. "Do you use any over-the-counter drugs?" c. "Are you taking corticosteroids for any reason?" d. "Have you recently traveled to a foreign country?"