As the nurse sees the situation from the client's perspective and demonstrates an empathetic positive regard for client needs, what usually improves in the client?
A) Appropriate behaviors
B) Compliance with treatment
C) Regard for the nurse
D) Client's ego
B
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1. "We don't have to talk about your feelings if you don't want to. Let's discuss the behaviors you would like to change." 2. "Some clients who were raised in alcoholic families are reluctant to discuss their feelings. How has this impacted you?" 3. "I understand that you are not used to discussing your feelings; however, we can't continue unless you open up to me." 4. "I understand that opening up to others is difficult for you, but you need to change your view about discussing family issues with me."
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Which of the following findings would the nurse identify as least likely indicative of cancer in a child? A) The child reports rectal bleeding and diarrhea. B) Observation reveals an asymmetric abdomen. C) The child experiences a broken bone without trauma. D) Palpation determines an abdominal mass.
Postcoital contraception with Ovral:
a. Requires that the first dose be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. b. Requires that the woman take second and third doses at 24 and 36 hours after the first dose. c. Must be taken in conjunction with an IUD insertion. d. Is commonly associated with the side effect of menorrhagia.