A research analyst who works long hours at his job lives alone, has no friends, and seldom speaks to others. Which type of personality disorder should a nurse anticipate when working with this client?
A) Paranoid
B) Schizoid
C) Passive–aggressive
D) Avoidant
B
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1. 0.25 feet per minute 2. 2.5 feet per minute 3. 0.1 feet per minute 4. 360 feet per minute
Which response by the nurse is best when a patient with the Huntington gene asks at what age he can expect symptoms to start?
A) "If you are lucky, symptoms won't appear until after age 70." B) "Some people with the Huntington gene never develop symptoms." C) "Typically, symptoms can be detected as early as 10 years old." D) "The age on onset of symptoms is variable, but generally between 35 to 44 years old."
The nursing action contraindicated in the care of a client with a severe basilar skull fracture is
a. nasal suctioning. b. pharyngeal suctioning. c. raising the head of his bed. d. tooth brushing.
A nurse plans to move to an area that is rich in immigrants from several countries and is concerned about respecting others' cultural beliefs. The nurse's first step to ensure cultural competence and sensitivity is to:
a. enroll in a nursing theories course to increase knowledge about transcultural practices. b. become immersed in nursing literature about culturally diverse clients. c. participate in continuing education that focuses on health assessment variations among cultural groups. d. conduct a cultural self-assessment.