The nurse observes an elderly client teaching an adolescent how to crochet a pot holder. The nurse evaluates this behavior as evidence of resolution of Erickson's developmental stage of what?
A) Trust vs. mistrust
B) Initiative vs. guilt
C) Industry vs. inferiority
D) Generativity vs. stagnation
Ans: D
The ability to teach and help others reveals progression through the developmental stage of generativity (in which individuals are industrious and offer themselves to society) vs. stagnation (characterized by introversion and lack of outward connection with others).
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A) Avoid the use of broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs when treating trivial or viral infections. B) Use narrow-spectrum agents if they are thought to be effective. C) Do not use vancomycin unnecessarily. D) Antibiotics are best started before the culture and sensitivity report returns. E) Administer the smallest effective dosage available.
The nurse is co-leader of a group. The guidelines followed by the leaders include focusing on recognizing dysfunctional behavior and thinking patterns, then identifying and practicing alternate behaviors and thinking that are more adaptive
What theory is represented by this group approach? a. Behavioral b. Interpersonal c. Psychodynamic d. Cognitive-behavioral
The nurse is administering intramuscular glucagon to a diabetic client who is hypoglycemic and unable to swallow. Which precaution should the nurse institute for complications or res-ponses to this therapy?
A. Apply pressure to the injection site for 5 minutes. B. Position the client on his or her side. C. Have a padded tongue blade available. D. Elevate the head of the bed.
The mother of a 10-month-old infant tells the nurse that her infant "really likes cow's milk.". Which is the best response to this mother?
a. "Milk is good for him.". b. "It is best to wait until he is a year old before giving him cow's milk.". c. "Limit cow's milk to his bedtime bottle.". d. "Mix his cereal with cow's milk and give him formula in a bottle.".