Dave is a 32-year-old man who portrays himself as an individual with high moral standards. He is a member of a strict religious group and he is very judgmental of others
Dave is brought to your hospital to be treated for wounds sustained when he "allegedly" attempted to rape a neighbor. As his nurse, you know that the defense mechanism Dave portrays in the alleged rape is:
A) Denial
B) Repression
C) Compensation
D) Reaction formation
D
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A) Fish, meats, and vegetable oils B) Citrus fruits C) Milk and dairy products D) Cereals, soybeans, and spinach
The nurse assigns patient care to nursing assistive personnel (NAP). Which wound care tasks should the nurse assign to this staff member?
a. Apply the hydrocolloid dressing. b. Assess dimensions of the wound. c. Report visible drainage on the dressing. d. Change the first postoperative dressing.
The most significant nutritional concern for a patient with an ileostomy is
a. fat malabsorption and steatorrhea. b. dumping syndrome. c. loss of fluid and electrolytes. d. malabsorption of protein and carbohydrates.
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing poor appetite, nausea, and vomiting from chemotherapy. Which herbs should the nurse suggest the patient use to help with these symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
a. Kava b. Ginger c. Ginkgo d. Feverfew e. Echinacea