It is acceptable for the nursing assistant to make assumptions about patients based on stereotypes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A patient presents with aphasia, decreased level of consciousness, and right-sided weakness. The patient has a history of heart disease, hyperlipidemia, and transient ischemic attacks
Based on the history, the nurse suspects that the patient has sustained which type of stroke? a. Hemorrhagic stroke c. Subarachnoid hemorrhages b. Intracerebral hemorrhages d. Ischemic stroke
The nurse learns that an older patient with chronic pain is not a candidate for the nonpharmacological pain management approach of massage. For which health problems is massage contraindicated? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Cancer 2. Fractures 3. Bleeding disorders 4. Low platelet counts 5. Deep vein thrombosis
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is verbalizing, "The mare, doesn't care, over there, if you dare, anywhere." This is an example of which type of thought pattern?
A) Delusions of grandiosity B) Auditory hallucination C) Clang association D) Flight of ideas
The nurse is interested in learning how to become a disaster relief nurse. What should the nurse consider prior to joining the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) program?
1. The nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state of the disaster. 2. The nurse must provide and pay for his or her own personal gear, including a sleeping bag. 3. The nurse must be willing to be a volunteer, as the positions are unpaid. 4. The nurse must be willing to pay for his or her own travel to the disaster region.