Which should the nurse recognize is a benefit of obtaining a thorough history from a client who is experiencing anxiety?
A. Pharmacotherapy can be prescribed.
B. The type of counseling can be prescribed based on the history.
C. The category of anxiety disorder can be identified.
D. The treatment plan can be created.
Answer: A
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Which actions should the nurse perform when supporting the goals of maternal and child health care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Advocates protecting the rights of the mother and fetus B) Teaches family members interventions to improve health C) Adheres to principles that focus on the needs of the mother D) Encourages maternal hospitalization to regain strength and stamina E) Assesses family members for strengths and specific needs or challenges
A 46-year-old male patient with dermatomyositis is receiving long-term prednisone (Deltasone) therapy. Which assessment finding by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?
a. The blood glucose is 112 mg/dL. b. The patient has painful hematuria. c. Acne is noted on the patient's face. d. The patient has an increased appetite.
The pediatric nurse is working with a hospitalized child and his family. The child is preparing to go home and back to school. The child is to take medication three times a day for 1 week. The nurse will advise the family to:
a. give the medication before school, after school, and at bedtime b. check with the school about policies regarding medicine taken at school and talk with the school nurse about the medication c. have the child stay home until the medication is completely finished d. take the medicine as ordered until school starts and then change the medication to a dosage able to be given twice daily
A likely cause of fetal tachycardia with moderate variability is
A. Fetal hypoxemia B. Maternal fever C. Vagal stimulation