A client complaining of leg paralysis is admitted to a medical unit. Extensive tests and workups confirm the client's disability but fail to indicate any underlying organic pathological condition. This is most suggestive of which disorder?
A) Conversion disorder
B) Hypochondriasis
C) Malingering
D) Somatization disorder
A
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A student nurse is caring for an adolescent with frostbite of the hand in the emergency department. Which action by the student would require the registered nurse to intervene?
A. Applies warm blankets to the child B. Has the teen wear a warmed gown C. Rubs patient's fingers to warm them D. Takes teen's watch off of his wrist
The nurse is caring for a pregnant female client who is infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. The nurse should explain the importance of treatment because:
1. if left untreated, the infection causes renal failure. 2. the infection will affect the fetus. 3. the infection can cause Reiter's syndrome. 4. the infection is not contagious.
Which strategy is important to addressing issues associated with the aging workforce? (Select all that apply.)
a. Allowing nurses to work flexible shift durations b. Encouraging older nurses to transfer to an outpatient setting that is less stressful c. Hiring nurse technicians that are available to assist with patient care, such as turning the patient d. Remodeling patient care rooms to include devices to assist in patient lifting
A patient makes an appointment with her gynecologist because she is having difficulty conceiving. Which laboratory test should the nurse anticipate the physician will order?
a. Complete blood count b. Progesterone level c. Prothrombin time d. Erythrocyte count