The nurse discussing the differences between a patient with a neurosis and one with a psychosis explains that the patient experiencing neurosis:
a. experiences a flight from reality.
b. usually needs hospitalization.
c. has insight that there is an emotional problem.
d. has severe personality deterioration.
C
An individual with a neurosis has insight that he or she has an emotional problem.
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Nursing theorists organize nursing theory by:
a. accessing nursing definitions. b. addressing nursing's metaparadigm concepts. c. describing nursing's philosophy of health care. d. providing standards of nursing practice.
A nurse whose father was an alcoholic is assigned to care for a client who is in alcohol withdrawal. The nurse's best therapeutic action would be to
a. request another assignment. b. deliver care in short intervals to avoid projecting negativity. c. examine personal vulnerabilities, strengths, and limitations. d. monitor the client's physical status closely.
Your 68-year-old client needs balanced suspended traction for a fracture of the right femur with a stage II pressure ulcer measuring 2×3 cm on the left buttock. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate for the pressure ulcer?
1. Impaired tissue integrity 2. Body image disturbance 3. Hopelessness 4. Impaired skin integrity
A client is diagnosed with a venous stasis ulcer on the foot. Which of the following will be included in this client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
1. Administer oral antibiotics if infection is present. 2. Keep the foot open to the air. 3. Cover the foot with a hydrocolloidal dressing. 4. Provide pain medication with debridement. 5. Restrict fluids. 6. Instruct the client to ambulate without shoes.