A client who has a chronic mental illness is readmitted within 72 hours of discharge from an inpatient psychiatric unit. In the unit, the client functions well because she is bright, spontaneous, and interactive
When the client is alone at home, her caseworker reports that she begins to decompensate. Which aspect of the therapeutic milieu should a nurse identify as contributing to this client's improvements during hospitalization?
A) Peer pressure
B) Punishment
C) Self-governance
D) Structured programming
D
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A) Pain worsens by shaking the affected hand and wrist. B) Pain is alleviated by elevating the hand. C) Pain is alleviated by shaking the affected hand and wrist D) Pain is alleviated by rubbing the palm of the affected hand.
Risk factors for stroke include which of the following?
a. Low blood pressure b. Arthritis and osteoporosis c. Bronchitis d. Smoking
An older patient has accomplished expected developmental tasks. What term should the nurse use to describe this patient's accomplishments?
a. Accepting b. Productive c. Withdrawn d. Self-centered
A woman in labor is being treated with magnesium sulfate intravenously and is beginning to show signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia. The infusion has been discontinued, and the nurse should anticipate administration of what drug?
A) Metoprolol (Lopressor) B) Calcium gluconate C) Potassium chloride D) Furosemide (Lasix)