A young adult male client on the psychiatric unit stares at a young nursing student, making her so uncomfortable that she leaves the unit. The man approaches the nurse and asks when the student is coming back because they are going to get married
He seems intensely interested and perks up as soon as the student returns to the floor. The nurse would recognize that the client's behavior is an example of which type of delusion? A) Grandiose B) Persecutory
C) Erotomanic D) Thought broadcasting
C
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The daughter of a hospitalized client comes to the nurse manager's office with a complaint about the care provided on the previous shift. What is the manager's first action?
1. Call the nurse from the last shift to participate in a conference call about the complaint. 2. Ask the daughter to explain what happened. 3. Tell the daughter that the last shift was understaffed and apologize for any problems that might have occurred. 4. Ask the daughter what can be done to improve the situation.
The nurse explains that afferent pathways are activated by pain receptors called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse is preparing a class for a group of young adult women about emergency contraceptives (ECs). Which of the following would the nurse need to stress to the group. Select all that apply
A) ECs induce an abortion like reaction. B) ECs provide some protection against STIs C) ECs are birth control pills in higher, more frequent doses D) ECs are not to be used in place of regular birth control E) ECs provide little protection for future pregnancies.
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a patient recently started on delavirdine (Rescriptor). Which concurrent prescription should the nurse question prior to administration?
a. Alprazolam (Xanax) b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) c. Morphine d. Penicillin