Travelbee's model uses the word "patient" to describe the individual in need of nursing care
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: F
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Which topics should be included by the nurse preparing psychoeducational groups for patients with MDD and their families? Select all that apply
a. Flight of ideas b. Changes in weight and sleep c. Feelings of importance or elation d. Psychomotor retardation or agitation e. Inability to concentrate or make decisions
A nurse is administering lithium to a Japanese patient. What cultural factor should the nurse consider regarding the effects of the medications?
A) elevated serum levels may occur causing symptoms of drug toxicity B) expected side effects should be no different than in other patients C) the patient may require a larger-than-normal dose of a drug D) more rapid metabolism may interfere with drug absorption
An instrument that detects the presence of streptococcal antibodies is negative. Before reporting the absence of disease, the researcher must determine whether this result might be a
a. false negative. b. false positive. c. gold standard. d. true positive.
A nurse learns from a report that a client has aortic stenosis. Where does the nurse place the stethoscope to hear this stenotic valve?
a. Second intercostal space, right sternal border b. Second intercostal space, left sternal border c. Fourth intercostal space, left sternal border d. Fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line