A client with borderline personality disorder tells the nurse, "I'm afraid to get on a train because we'll probably get into a wreck." The best response by the nurse is:
A) "Have you had a bad experience riding a train?"
B) "What are the chances of that actually happening?"
C) "Now you know that won't happen."
D) "Have you thought about going by automobile?"
C
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A patient has been prescribed an antipsychotic agent to relieve psychotic symptoms. Which of the following goals of care is the priority?
A) The patient will demonstrate independent health maintenance. B) The patient will interact therapeutically with peers. C) The patient will participate in activities of daily living. D) The patient will remain safe.
The nurse has reinforced teaching with a patient about diagnostic tests that evaluate eye muscle balance. Which of the following tests identified by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Electroretinography b. Corneal light reflex c. Fluorescein angiography d. Cover test e. Tonometer readings f. Computed tomography
A patient is experiencing crisis related to the loss of a job. This is which type of crisis?
a. developmental c. adventitious b. situational d. organizational
Before applying for re-licensure, the nurse attends continuing education programs. Which action is the nurse performing to adhere to the state board of nursing expectation?
1. Licensure 2. Competency 3. Credentialing 4. Certification