When reviewing a care plan of a client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, the nurse would expect to see which of the following nursing interventions early in treatment?
A) Set limits on the amount of time spent performing the ritual.
B) Allow time for the client to perform the ritual.
C) Prevent all ritualistic behaviors.
D) Increase stimuli in the environment.
B
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Which factors are considered to be indicative of a moderately increased risk of a client's developing breast cancer? (Select all that apply.)
a. High postmenopausal bone density b. Ionizing radiation c. Family history of one first-degree relative d. Genetic factors e. First child born after age 30 f. Biopsy-confirmed atypical hyperplasia
A nurse is required to prepare a discharge plan for a client. Which component should the nurse include in the plan that the client has to follow?
A) Plans for follow-up visits B) Resolution of short-term goals C) Self-evaluation of performance D) Restricted diet given by the primary care provider
The primary healthcare provider prescribes a thyroid replacement drug to a patient with hypothyroidism. How should the nurse monitor for return to a euthyroid state?
A. Assess for anxiety and palpitations. B. Verify the medication history of patient and family. C. Evaluate the patient's knowledge of thyroid therapy. D. Analyze the patient's serum thyroid-stimulating hormone levels.
A mother brings her two-year-old child to the pediatric office for a sick visit. The child is seen regularly at the office and was last seen at her well-child visit two months ago
Based on this information, which is the most appropriate action by the nurse? 1. Asking the mother to leave the room after obtaining the history 2. Obtaining a comprehensive history, including sociodemographic data 3. Focusing exclusively on the reported illness 4. Reviewing health promotion and maintenance activities