Patients who seem shy, who seem to have few friends, and who may be described by others as "loners," may have which of the following personality disorders?
A) Dependent
B) Narcissistic
C) Schizoid
D) Paranoid
C
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The nurse is working with a group of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women. What statements should the nurse be most concerned about regarding psychological considerations in working this group of clients? (Select all that apply.)
1. "I do not live my life openly, but I never fear someone will find out I am a lesbian." 2. "I constantly monitor everything I say and do for fear my mother will find out I am a lesbian." 3. "I constantly feel negative feelings about my sexual preference." 4. "I am coming out and sometimes I have contradictory feelings of excitement and relief." 5. "The excitement of coming out is overwhelming."
Following a hip repair, the client develops hemoptysis, wheezing, and cyanosis. The nurse suspects a pulmonary embolus that originated from which site?
A) Deep veins of the legs B) Bone marrow C) Myocardial tissue D) Superior vena cava
During a research project, the researcher notes that the subject completes each assigned task with a much higher level of performance than he normally exhibits
How should a nurse researcher most accurately describe this change in the subject's behavior? a. Reactivity b. Instability c. Therapeutic d. Interventionist
A nurse is educating adolescents on how to prevent infections. What statement by one of the adolescents indicates that more education is needed?
A) "I will wash my hands before and after going to the bathroom." B) "I don't wear a condom when I have sex, but I know my partners." C) "I always eat fruits and vegetables, and I sleep eight hours a night." D) "When I have an infection, I rest and take my medications."