When assessing a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, it would be most important for the nurse to assess for which of the following?
A) Inconsistencies between vocalizations and behaviors
B) Scars or cuts
C) Nonverbal behaviors
D) Resistance to questioning
B
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A nurse is caring for a patient who has had a plaster arm cast applied. Immediately postapplication, the nurse should provide what teaching to the patient?
A) The cast will feel cool to touch for the first 30 minutes. B) The cast should be wrapped snuggly with a towel until the patient gets home. C) The cast should be supported on a board while drying. D) The cast will only have full strength when dry.
Which of the following statements is an inference?
1. "He is an alcoholic because his wife nags a lot." 2. "He states he binges after arguing with his wife." 3. "You say your alcohol intake exceeds a quart a day." 4. "I note you have been drinking earlier today."
The nurse has several educational pamphlets for the patient about medications the patient is receiving. Prior to giving the patient these pamphlets, what is a primary assessment for the nurse?
1. Assess the patient's readiness to learn new information. 2. Assess the patient's religious attitudes toward medicine. 3. Assess the patient's reading level. 4. Assess the patient's cultural bias toward taking medicine.