A client has been institutionalized for 18 years with severe schizophrenia. His symptoms are under good control and the hospital is considering transitioning the client to a group home
The client has no idea how to manage meals, shopping, finances, or health care. What frame of reference should a nurse use to teach the client these skills?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Primary intervention
C
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The nurse is caring for a 67-year-old client who was admitted for care of partial-thickness burns caused by the client's weakened condition secondary to chemotherapy side effects
The family wants the client admitted to a long-term care facility for custodial care until the chemotherapy treatments are completed. The nurse informs the family: 1. "Medicare will not cover the cost of custodial care." 2. "Medicare will cover 100% of the cost of the first 100 days." 3. "Medicare will cover 100% of the cost for the first 20 days and all but $95 for the next 80 days." 4. "Medicare will cover the cost of admission to the long-term care facility."
One of the differences in using the Z-track method of IM medication administration and the usual IM injection is that the Z-track method:
a. takes more time b. does not have the site rubbed or wiped after administration c. is more painful d. requires a larger needle and syringe
Which of the following characteristics BEST describes individuals with narcissistic personality disorder?
a. impulsive behavior, frequent anger at others, and a sense of emptiness b. overestimation of abilities, inflated self-esteem, and a sense of entitlement c. constantly seeking attention; excessively emotional, dramatic, and shallow d. manipulative, using others, charming, irritable, and bullying others
Physical problems cannot cause disorientation.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)