A 35-year-old female comes to the clinic for her annual physical. Upon examination, the nurse palpates a lump in the left breast
She informs the client of the finding and the client responds, "Yes, I found it a few months ago too but just didn't want to think about it." The nurse recognizes that this client has been using which approach to coping with the lump?
a. Altering
b. Adapting
c. Changing
d. Avoiding
D
People use three approaches in coping with a stress. Altering the stressor is removing or changing the stressor. Adapting to the stressor involves changing one's thoughts or behaviors related to the stressor. Avoiding the stressor at times may be effective, but in this item it is maladaptive, as the client has coped by putting it out of her mind, thus avoiding earlier medical care.
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An older patient has a triglyceride level of 300 mg/dL. Which dietary changes would be indicated for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Restrict the intake of soluble fiber B) Substitute vegetable oil for olive oil C) Increase the intake of fish and chicken D) Use skim milk and nonfat cottage cheese E) Add fresh fruit and vegetables to meals each day
A nurse was scheduled to appear before the state board of nursing in regard to action against the nurse's license. The place of the meeting was changed and the nurse was not notified. What legal concept was violated in this situation?
1. Equal protection under the law 2. Res judicata 3. Due process of law 4. Stare decisis
When is a nurse legally obligated to breach confidentiality?
A) At any time a client is threatening B) If threats are made to an outside party C) Whenever the client becomes aggressive D) When the client violates the nurse's boundaries