A nurse is implementing milieu therapy with a group of clients. Which statement accurately reflects the principles of milieu therapy?
A) The daily schedule allows for plenty of peace and calm to promote healing.
B) Unit responsibilities are assigned according to client capability to promote increased self-esteem.
C) An autocratic form of government exists, with staff assuming authority.
D) The individual is the sole focus of therapy.
B
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A client with serious medical problems wants to leave the hospital without a physician's discharge order. The client is mentally competent. Legally, the priority nursing action is which of the following?
1. Administer a sedative to keep him from leaving. 2. Find out why the client is leaving, and correct the situation so he will stay. 3. Notify the nursing supervisor. 4. Notify the client's family about the situation.
A patient who is hospitalized for an acute gout attack has received several doses of hourly oral colchicine but still reports moderate to severe pain. As the nurse prepares to administer the next dose, the patient begins vomiting
What will the nurse do? a. Contact the provider to discuss giving a lower dose of colchicine. b. Hold the medication and notify the pre-scriber. c. Explain that this is a common side effect that will soon stop. d. Request an order for an antiemetic so that the next dose of colchicine may be given.
The uterine ligaments support and stabilize the various reproductive organs. Which of the following are true statements about the individual ligaments? Select all that apply
1. The infundibulopelvic ligaments suspend and support the uterus. 2. The broad ligament keeps the uterus centrally placed. 3. The uterosacral ligaments contribute to the pain of dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation). 4. The ovarian ligaments anchor the ovary to the uterus. 5. The cardinal ligaments prevent uterine prolapse and support the upper vagina. Correct
For which complication does the nurse remain alert when a patient is taking any type of diuretic?
a. Loss of appetite b. Bladder spasms c. Hypertension d. Dehydration