High scores on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale indicate:
A. An increased vulnerability to stress
B. Drain of adaptive energy
C. Potential increase in subsequent illness rate
D. All of the above
D
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The nurse is caring for a client recently returned from surgery who is wearing oxygen 2L NC. The client has continuous pulse oximeter in place and the monitor alarms and indicates the client's oxygen saturation is 88%. Which action by the nurse is best?
A. Replace the nasal cannula with a simple face mask. B. Notify the RN. C. Instruct the client to take deep breaths through the nose. D. Reset the alarm to indicate a saturation of 85% or less.
The nurse is describing to a client how to take sucralfate (Carafate) for peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following is an appropriate instruction?
a. It should be taken on an empty stomach. b. It should be taken with food. c. It can be taken with other medications. d. It should be taken with antacids.
Which medical professional has a graduate degree in psychology and more than two years of supervised clinical training in dealing with relationship problems?
a. psychiatrist b. licensed clinical social worker c. psychologist d. certified social worker e. family therapist