A group of students demonstrate the need for more teaching when they identify which of the following as a function of fat in the body?
1. Carrier of fat-soluble vitamins
2. Contribute to satiety
3. Preferred source of immediate energy
4. Provide insulation protection from heat and cold
3
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Rapid infusion of hypertonic enteral formulas may cause
a. aspiration. b. osmotic diarrhea. c. weight gain. d. high blood pressure.
Which of the following is not one of the effective communication/interaction skills used when dealing with person with a mental illness?
a. Stay calm, breathe deeply to become calmer. b. Be patient, avoid "crowding" the individual. c. Understand that the size and age of a person with mental illness has much to do with whether or not a back-up should be called. d. Remember that a person will mental illness may exhibit extraordinary strength. e. Never argue about a delusion, since arguing only solidifies the conviction.
A patient who inaccurately believes he has stomach cancer is recommended cognitive theory to help address this false believe. Which intervention is most consistent with a cognitive theory approach?
a. Continuing to challenge the patient about the rationality of his belief b. Assisting him to reinterpret the meaning of the sensations his body is creating c. Urging him to have a ‘second opinion' consult with another medical specialist d. Rewarding him with praise and acceptance when he states, "I do not have can-cer."
A school-age client presents to the pediatric clinic with a history of abdominal pain 3 to 4 mornings per week over the last 2 months. The mother states the child usually complains on school days and always seems to be better by afternoon. Which mental health disorder does the nurse suspect?
1. Separation anxiety 2. Depression 3. School phobia 4. Bipolar disorder