Increased amphetamine usage results in behavior very similar to:
A. hypomania.
B. neurosis.
C. paranoid schizophrenia.
D. manic depressive personality disorder.
Answer: C
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1. "I won't play with the grandchildren for at least 48 hours." 2. "I won't eat foods with any artificial colors or dyes." 3. "I'll avoid close contact with my family for 1 week." 4. "I need to drink a lot of fluids."
Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?
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The nurse is using reflection with the client to point out the client's behavior or attitude that seems to be underlying the client's words
Which best illustrates reflection that points out the client's behavior or attitude that seems to be underlying the client's words? A) CLIENT: "My life has been one frustration after another." NURSE: "Your life has been full of frustrations?" B) CLIENT: "I'm just a worthless old man, and no one cares about me!" NURSE: "You say that as if you were very angry." C) CLIENT: "It was really noisy here last night. It was like Grand Central Station." NURSE: "You didn't get a very good night's sleep? What can we do to help you sleep better?" D) CLIENT: "I was in the hospital 2 years ago and I swore I would never come here again." NURSE: "You were dissatisfied with your stay?"
A client with hypertension has experienced heart failure. The nurse notes that the client is receiving nifedipine (Procardia). Which is a priority assessment for the nurse?
1. Auscultate breath sounds for crackles. 2. Assess level of orientation. 3. Review recent lab results for hypokalemia. 4. Assess urinary output.