A client newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS seeks the nurse's assistance with the immediate problem of telling family members about the diagnosis, then regaining an emotional equilibrium. The nurse knows this is the primary goal of:
A) Remotivation therapy.
B) Self-esteem intervention.
C) Reminiscence therapy.
D) Crisis intervention.
D
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Which of these factors related to a Scientology client's beliefs may have the greatest immediate effect on the client's health status? (Select all that apply.)
a. affinity d. immortality b. supreme purity e. the body c. communication f. reality
The most important advice for preventing kidney stones is to
a. restrict dietary calcium intake. b. increase dietary protein intake. c. drink at least 10 to 12 cups of fluid daily. d. achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
During the early Middle Ages, the theory and practice of health care and nursing continued to change from earlier eras. Emphasis went from scientific principles for health care to providing personal care and comfort
Which circumstance caused the changes in the health care delivery system? A) The lack of intellectual growth because of constant war left monks and nuns to care for the sick. B) The Roman Empire fell to the barbarians who had a different approach of caring for the ill. C) The Catholic Church had the greatest impact on society and became the authority for health care over other groups. D) The last of the deaconesses' order died, so the nuns and monks provided the health care that the people needed.
A woman gave birth to a 7-pound, 6-ounce infant girl 1 hour ago. The birth was vaginal, and the estimated blood loss (EBL) was approximately 1500 mL. When assessing the woman's vital signs, the nurse would be concerned to see:
a. Temperature 37.9° C, heart rate 120, respirations 20, blood pressure (BP) 90/50. b. Temperature 37.4° C, heart rate 88, respirations 36, BP 126/68. c. Temperature 38° C, heart rate 80, respirations 16, BP 110/80. d. Temperature 36.8° C, heart rate 60, respirations 18, BP 140/90.