A nurse has identified a coping problem in a family that recently lost their house and all of their belongings in a fire. The nurse will next assess the family's external support systems. These would include which of the following? (Select all that apply
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Correct Answer: true
Rationale : External support also includes extended family members and social services. Individual family members, along with knowledge, skills, and effective communication patterns, provide internal support
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A nurse is teaching a wilderness survival class. Which statements should the nurse include about the prevention of hypothermia and frostbite? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Wear synthetic clothing instead of cotton to keep your skin dry." b. "Drink plenty of fluids. Brandy can be used to keep your body warm." c. "Remove your hat when exercising to prevent the loss of heat." d. "Wear sunglasses to protect skin and eyes from harmful rays." e. "Know your physical limits. Come in out of the cold when limits are reached."
The nurse would expect to hang which of the following intravenous (IV) solution to a client with ascites?
A) Isotonic solution B) Low osmolarity solution C) Hypotonic solution D) Hypertonic solution
What percentage of the total population in the United States is older than 65 years?
a. 0% to 5% b. 6% to 10% c. 11% to 15% d. 16% to 20%
Which is an effective nursing intervention to assist an angry patient to learn to manage anger without violence?
a. Help the patient identify a thought that increases anger, find proof for or against the belief, and substitute reality-based thinking. b. Provide negative reinforcement such as restraint or seclusion in response to angry outbursts, whether or not violence is present. c. Use aversive conditioning, such as popping a rubber band on the wrist, to help extinguish angry feelings. d. Administer an antipsychotic or antianxiety medication.