Mr. M has been admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of "peptic ulcer." Nurses understand that peptic ulcers may be considered a somatoform disorder because peptic ulcers are:
A) Physical illnesses caused by an underdeveloped psyche
B) Emotionally based disorders of unknown cause
C) Physical disorders strongly related to long-term emotional stress
D) Psychological disorders caused by fear
C
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The nurse performs vision and hearing screening at the school to identify students who may need referrals for further testing. A responsibility of the nurse in screening is to:
1. Monitor that students who need glasses wear them. 2. Send letters home to parents reminding the students to wear the glasses. 3. Follow up on referrals made to determine outcomes for those students with vision or hearing problems. 4. Ask the teachers if they are aware of any other problems with students in the classroom.
Which of the following would not be a current priority for clinical nursing research?
A) Pain management B) Health promotion C) Nurses' personalities D) Prevention of illness
A nurse is asked about public health care agencies. Which of the following would help the nurse frame a comprehensive response? (Select all that apply.)
a. Public health agencies are entirely supported by fees for services. b. There are two types of public health agencies: official and voluntary. c. Public health agencies seek to make a profit for the owners. d. Public health agencies focus on curing illness and disease. e. Public health agencies emphasize disease prevention, wellness promotion, research, and education.
During a prenatal visit, pregnant parents ask the nurse what they can do to prepare their 4-year-old child for the birth of the new baby. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
a. Discourage any negative comments the child makes about the baby or the pregnancy. b. Do not make any plans regarding the baby in front of the 4-year-old child. c. Provide him with very detailed information about the pregnancy and the birth. d. Ask the 4-year-old boy to help decorate the new babys room.