Which activities should be conducted by a nurse in a psychiatric setting? Select all that apply
A) Administer medication
B) Diagnose mental illness
C) Provide reality orientation
D) Set limits
A, C, D
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Prior to the weight gain, the patient was slightly underweight for height. Dietary intake before admission is not known. What is the best interpretation of this information? A) Blood loss B) Infection C) Malnutrition D) Fluid overload
The nurse is assigned to the care of the following patients. In planning nursing care, the nurse knows she should use touch cautiously, especially when communicating with which patient?
a. Middle-aged woman just diagnosed with terminal lung cancer b. Middle-aged man experiencing the acute phase of myocardial infarction c. Older adult admitted with dehydration with a history of dementia d. Young adult recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix who will be discharged tomorrow
The nurse is teaching a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus about insulin administration. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I may use a chosen site daily for up to a week." b. "I should give each injection a knuckle length away from a previous injection." c. "I will not be concerned about a raised knot under my skin from injecting insulin." d. "Insulin is absorbed better from subcutaneous sites on my abdomen.
A 1-month-old infant is left alone for extended periods, has little physical stimulation, and is malnourished. Based on this infant's history, in which phase of development according to Mahler's theory should a nurse expect to see a potential deficit?
A. The symbiotic phase B. The autistic phase C. The consolidation phase D. The rapprochement phase