The comorbid psychiatric problem with the highest frequency in dementia is
A. Anxiety
B. Depression
C. Agitation and aggression
D. Psychosis
A
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The patient is undergoing a necessary but painful procedure that is greatly increasing her anxiety. The nurse decides to use guided imagery to help alleviate the patient's anxiety. What is a key part of this technique?
A) Provide the patient with an external focus point such as a picture. B) Have the patient take slow, shallow breaths while staring at a focus point. C) Have the patient remember tactile sensations of a pleasant experience. D) Encourage the patient to consciously relax all of her muscles.
A patient, age 25, has just been admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of AIDS. The nurse's colleague says, "I'm pregnant. It is not safe for me or my baby if I am assigned to his case." The nurse's response should be
a. "This patient would not be a risk for your baby if you use standard precautions and avoid direct contact with blood or body fluids." b. "You should ask for a transfer to another unit because contact with this patient would put you and your baby at risk for AIDS." c. "Wear a mask, gown, and gloves every time you go into his room and use disposable trays, plates, and utensils to serve his meals." d. "We should recommend that this patient be transferred to an isolation unit."
The nurse manager is attempting to resolve an interpersonal conflict between two nurses. Which action below should be done first?
a. Determine the facts related to the situa-tion. b. Schedule a meeting time for resolution. c. Have an accurate understanding of the problem or conflict. d. Have the determination to resolve the conflict.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just experienced a stillbirth
Which factors does the nurse recognize as potentially complicating the parents' response to this loss? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Unsupportive family 2. Adolescent mother 3. Strong religious faith 4. Open communication between the parents 5. Persistent denial of the situation