Which factor should a nurse recognize as influential in establishing a trusting relationship with a schizophrenic client?
A) Prolonged and irregular interpersonal contact
B) Self-disclosure of personal mental struggles
C) Reliability, honesty, and consistency
D) Reassuring use of touch
C
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The nurse assessing a patient's wound notes a clear watery drainage. How will the nurse most accurately document this finding?
a. Serous drainage b. Purulent drainage c. Sanguineous drainage d. Serosanguineous drainage
Which of the following is an effective communication technique that should be included in the teaching plan for the family members of a woman in whom Alzheimer's disease has been diagnosed recently?
a. Use simple, familiar words, along with short and simple sentences. b. If the client tends to pace a lot, be sure to encourage her to sit during interactions. c. If she doesn't understand the communication, change key words. d. Use hand gestures when speaking to try to explain what is being said.
Which of the following hypertensive individuals is most likely to have his or her high blood pressure diagnosed as secondary rather than essential?
A) A 51-year-old male who has been diagnosed with glomerulonephritis B) An African American man who leads a sedentary lifestyle C) A 69-year-old woman with a diagnosis of cardiometabolic syndrome D) A 40-year-old smoker who eats excessive amounts of salt and saturated fats
Babies feel secure when:
a. Talked to b. Supported with pillows c. Wrapped and held snugly d. Placed in a dark room