While working with an older male patient, the nurse begins to think that the patient reminds the nurse of her grandfather and responds as if she was the granddaughter. The nurse is developing which of the following?
A) Empathy
B) Transference
C) Countertransference
D) Modeling
C
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The nurse recognizes that the subculture of health care:
1. Can be ignored when dealing with clients from one's culture. 2. Takes precedence over her own personal culture. 3. Affects thinking and cultural values. 4. Causes many nurses to view their personal cultures as more important.
The nurse working on the adult psychiatric unit complains of feeling "burnt out." Which suggestions by the nurse mentor will help the nurse reduce stress?
Select all that apply. A) Meditate or take a long soak in a tub. B) Join a local Zumba class. C) Participate in a professional organization. D) Accept an extra shift. E) Don't accept failure; try, try, and try again.
A patient comes to the emergency department and is admitted with epistaxis. Pressure has been applied to the patient's midline septum for 10 minutes, but the bleeding continues. What treatments may be used to control the bleeding?
A) Nasal plugs B) Suction C) Nasal spray D) Silver nitrate applicators
A nurse monitors a patient with bipolar disorder who has taken carbamazepine for 2 years. Which laboratory value requires the most diligent surveillance?
a. Serum urea nitrogen b. Direct bilirubin c. Complete blood count d. Thyroid function studies