A client becomes very dejected and states, "No one really cares what happens to me. Life isn't worth living anymore." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A "Of course people care. Your family comes to visit every day."
B "Why do you feel that way?"
C "Tell me who you think doesn't care about you."
D "I care about you, and I am concerned that you feel so sad."
D. "I care about you, and I am concerned that you feel so sad."
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A client with a history of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis is expecting her first child. Which of the following would be indicated for this client?
1. Instruct to expect an exacerbation of symptoms while pregnant 2. Discuss pain control during labor since contractions will be severe 3. Suggest reproductive counseling since multiple sclerosis is genetic 4. Instruct to expect a period of remission after delivery of the baby
A patient who is acutely psychotic and withdrawn claims to be a robot. An early intervention designed to help this patient expand self-awareness would be to:
a. confirm the patient's identity. b. set up a daily schedule for the patient. c. introduce the patient to two other withdrawn patients. d. explain to the patient the need to express feelings more openly.
All of the following statements comparing Medicare and Medicaid are true except
1. Both Medicare and Medicaid cover home health care and physician's services. 2. Medicaid may cover eyeglasses and eye examinations, but Medicare does not. 3. Medicare requires monthly premiums and coinsurance payments, but Medicaid does not. 4. Prescription drugs are covered under Medicare, but not under Medicaid.
During which week would pregnancy begin to pose health concerns for the fetus?
a. 36 weeks b. 38 weeks c. 40 weeks d. 42 weeks