A patient grieving the recent loss of her husband asks of she is becoming mentally ill because she is so sad. The nurse's best response would be,
A) "You may have a temporary mental illness because you are experiencing so much pain."
B) "You are not mentally ill. This is an expected reaction to the loss you have experienced."
C) "Were you generally dissatisfied with your relationship before your husband's death?"
D) "Try not to worry about that right now. You never know what the future brings."
B) "You are not mentally ill. This is an expected reaction to the loss you have experienced."
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An experienced nurse is telling a recent graduate nurse that engaging in active listening with patients can be very tiring because
a. developing the skills needed for active listening takes time and effort. b. it is difficult to stay quiet and let the patients do all the talking. c. it requires actively examining the content of what the patient says. d. more time is required to engage in active listening with patients.
What does documentation of type of care, time of care, and signature of the person prove?
a. The person who signed the documentation did all the work noted. b. No litigation can be brought against the person who signed. c. Interventions were implemented to meet the patient's needs. d. The patient's response to the intervention was positive.
What should be done if a patient from the Black culture practices aspects of folk medicine while also receiving Western treatment?
A. Integrate the two treatments. B. Discourage folk medicine practices. C. Consult the minister to give approval. D. Choose which treatment option they prefer.
A 38-year-old male client with mild hypothermia following a prolonged hike in the rain is brought to hospital by ambulance. Which of the following sets of vital signs would be the most characteristic of the client's diagnosis?
A) BP 178/102; RR 12; HR 58 B) BP 109/68; RR 9; HR 130 C) BP 160/99; RR 30; HR 66 D) BP 138/84; RR 28; HR 111