A criterion for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a period of excessive worrying that lasts for at least how many months?
a. 3
b. 6
c. 9
d. 12
Ans: b. 6
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1. Assessing heart and respiratory rate. 2. Skin assessment. 3. Repositioning the head of the infant. 4. Attempts to feed the infant.
The nurse is preparing to admit an elderly patient who is deaf. What should the nurse do to ensure effective communication with the patient?
1. Use the hospital-approved interpreter program. 2. Use the patient's family members to communicate with the patient. 3. Ask the patient to read assessment questions off of the computer screen. 4. Ask if anyone who is currently working could help communicate with the patient.
Which statement is true about SI abbreviations?
A) The International System of Units was adapted from the apothecary measures. B) Differences between metric and SI systems occur in dosage. C) Weight measures in the SI system are based on the teaspoon. D) Volume measures in the SI system are based on the liter.
A home care nurse is caring for four older adult women. The nurse is trying to determine which patient is most at risk for becoming a victim of elder abuse. Which patient is most at risk for abandonment as a form of elder abuse?
1. A Caucasian woman who lives with an adult son 2. An Asian woman with few financial resources 3. A Hispanic woman in poor health 4. An African American woman with cognitive impairment