The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with an alcohol abuse disorder. In reviewing the client's discharge outcomes, the most positive outcome is that the client states that he or she will perform which action?
A. Learn to play tennis
B. Take a painting class
C. Start an exercise program
D. Continue to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
Ans: D. Continue to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
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The nurse is working with a client who is scheduled to have an electrocardiogram (ECG) done this morning before breakfast. The nurse arrives at the client bedside to find the respiratory therapist taking vital signs and preparing to do the ECG
The nurse recognizes this as which of the following types of care delivery system? 1. The functional care system 2. The client-focused system 3. The case method of delivering care 4. The team approach to care
A woman who has a seizure disorder and takes barbiturates and phenytoin sodium daily asks the nurse about the pill as a contraceptive choice. The nurse's most appropriate response would be:
1. "This is a highly effective method, but it has some side effects.". 2. "Your current medications will decrease the effectiveness of the pill.". 3. "The pill will decrease the effectiveness of your seizure medication.". 4. "This is a good choice for your age and personal history.".
A nurse instructor explains the concept of health to her students. Which of the following statements accurately describes this state of being?
A) Health is a state of optimal functioning. B) Health is an absence of illness. C) Health is always an objective state. D) Health is not determined by the patient.
Examples of tertiary health promotion or illness prevention practices are: a. obtaining immunisations, maintaining ideal bodyweight and wearing a seat belt
b. regular Papanicolaou (PAP) smears, regular PSAtests, regular dental checks and regular glaucomatesting. c. cardiac rehabilitation, learning to walk with aprosthesis and learning to walk after a stroke. d. regular Papanicolaou (PAP) smears, maintaining ideal body weight, regular dental checks and regular glaucoma testing.