The nurse documents that every time the child is directed to discuss the relationship with her brother, she complains of shortness of breath and begins to have asthma-like symptoms. The nurse assesses this behavior as a(n) _________________ reaction
ANS:
psychosomatic
A psychosomatic reaction is one in which a dysfunction of the body has an emotional or mental cause.
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It is important for you as a nurse to identify your own spiritual beliefs because
a. they will help you identify and understand your own biases and points of view, as well as help you empathize with patients and their decisions based on their own spiritual beliefs. b. it is necessary to be able to express your views to your patients when doing their spiritual assessment. c. you will be able to advise patients when dealing with issues of a spiritual nature. d. you will be able to accept your patients' beliefs and help them even when their beliefs conflict with your personal beliefs.
A person diagnosed with delirium is hearing voices that tell him to kill his daughter. The nurse would correctly document this behavior as which of the following?
A) Hallucination B) Delusion C) Illusion D) Echolalia
The parents of a 2-year-old child ask to bring in a favorite blanket while the child is on isolation. Which should the nurse tell the parents about the blanket?
1. An item is allowed if it can be disinfected. 2. The blanket needs to be gas sterilized first. 3. Items from home are not allowed in isolation. 4. Reminders of home are distressing for a child.
A client who is on postoperative day 1 after abdominal surgery is requesting a back rub. The nurse realizes this care should be provided by
1. the registered nurse. 2. unlicensed assistive personnel. 3. no one, because the client cannot assume the prone position. 4. the physician.