A client comes to day treatment intoxicated, but says he is not. The nurse identifies that the client is exhibiting symptoms of
a. denial.
b. reaction formation.
c. projection.
d. Transference
Answer: a. denial.
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1. Tachycardia 2. Abdominal pain 3. Fruity breath odor 4. Change in mental status 5. Rapid, shallow respirations
The mother of a 2-week-old infant tells the nurse, "I think the baby is constipated. I've noticed she strains when she has a bowel movement." What is nurse's most helpful response?
a. "Give the baby one serving of fruit per day." b. "Increase the amount and frequency of her feedings." c. "It sounds like the baby is uncomfortable because she is constipated." d. "Newborns might strain with bowel movements because their muscles aren't fully developed."
Which of the following factors is the best indicator of an infant's ability to adapt to the changes required in growth and development without creating undue stress on the body?
a. the infant has been breastfed c. the infant's health status b. the caregivers are older d. the presence of siblings
The main component of faeces is:
a. water. b. fibre. c. protein. d. carbohydrate.