A delusional patient believes that the accidental death of a child was actually caused by aliens. He has become severely anxious believing he is also in danger. During the acute stage of treatment, the expected outcome of nursing care is the:
a. patient will experience symptom relief.
b. nurse will validate the patient's strengths.
c. patient will identify vulnerabilities that led to the symptoms.
d. nurse will focus on the patient's quality of life and well-being.
A
According to the Stuart Stress Adaptation Model, during the acute stage of treatment, the expected outcome of nursing care is symptom relief.
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A) Assessment B) Analysis C) Implementation D) Evaluation
The nurse is teaching a 15-year-old female patient and her parents about an antibiotic the adolescent will begin taking. The drug is known to decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). The nurse will
a. ask the adolescent and her parents whether she is taking OCPs. b. tell her parents privately that pregnancy may occur if she is taking OCPs. c. tell her privately that the medication may decrease the effectiveness of OCPs. d. warn her and her parents that she may get pregnant if she is relying on OCPs.
When an electronic thermometer is used, the portion called the ____________________ is inserted into the patient.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse is caring for a patient in the intensive care unit who is having trouble sleeping. The nurse explains the purpose of sleep and its benefits. What points should the nurse include in her teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. NREM sleep contributes to body tissue restoration. b. During NREM sleep, biological functions increase. c. Restful sleep preserves cardiac function. d. Sleep contributes to cognitive restoration. e. REM sleep decreases cortical activity. f. REM sleep assists with memory storage and learning.