Which of the following does NOT directly influence how a person experiences stress?
a. Family history
b. Coping skills
c. Height
d. Gender
Answer: c. Height
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The nurse is assessing a 53-year-old woman who has been experiencing dysmenorrhea. What questions should the nurse include in an assessment of the patient's menstrual history? Select all that apply
A) "Do you ever experience bleeding after intercourse?" B) "How long is your typical cycle?" C) "Did you have any sexually transmitted infections in early adulthood?" D) "When did your mother and sisters get their first periods?" E) "Do you experience cramps or pain during your cycle?"
A nurse manager is working with the financial officer to develop the budget of the nursing unit for the next fiscal year. The nurse manager tells the financial officer that which of the following pieces of information will affect budget assumptions?
a. The capital budget request for new emergency department equipment has been turned in for consideration by the hospital's administrative team. b. The patient census likely will increase during the next fiscal year because two large physician groups have transferred their admission privileges to this hospital. c. The participatory budgeting approach instituted last year has been helpful in controlling supply costs. d. Zero-based budgeting will help the managers to be more efficient in establishing next year's budget.
The nurse has completed education about peptic ulcer disease (PUD) with the client. The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
1. "I will limit my intake of caffeine products." 2. "I will take ibuprofen (Motrin) for my headaches." 3. "I will drink more milk and limit spicy foods." 4. "I will join a gym and increase my exercise."
An African-American patient says to a Caucasian nurse, "There's no sense talking. You wouldn't understand because you live in a white world." The nurse's best action would be to:
a. explain, "Yes, I do understand. Everyone goes through the same experiences." b. say, "Please give an example of something you think I wouldn't understand." c. reassure the patient that nurses are in contact with people from all cultures. d. change the subject to one that is less emotionally disturbing.