The nurse determines that the most effective point of intervention for bereavement is:
a. Promotion of mental and spiritual health across the life span
b. At the time a newly discovered loss is impending
c. Immediately after the loss has occurred
d. When requested by the patient
ANS: A
Effective health promotion before stress and loss regardless of age is most helpful. The re-maining options provide help around the time of loss, which is helpful but not as effective as long-term help throughout a person's life.
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The nurse teaching a group of students about trends that have affected the contemporary family includes: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. An increase in the median age at the time of marriage. 2. A higher percentage of marriages ending in divorce. 3. A decline in childless families. 4. Traditional nuclear families remaining the norm. 5. An increased acceptance of single women having children.
Behaviorists use the term operant conditioning. Which of the following BEST represents the meaning of operant conditioning?
a. process of modifying behavior by providing rewards for desired behavior b. punishing children with consequences for bad behavior, and leaving good behavior alone c. process by which the operator or parent conditions a child's behavior by repetition d. letting the child be the operator or person in control in safe situations
A male client is being admitted to a hospital for treatment. Which factor would help the nurse determine whether the client needs an extended care facility instead of an acute care one?
A) Client's condition is very serious B) Client needs a high level of nursing care C) Client requires close and continuous monitoring D) Client requires admission for an extended period of time
The ingredient in a drug that produces the therapeutic effect is the ________ ingredient.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).