A patient is experiencing symptoms of an illness. In which stage of the illness experience would this patient seek a scientific diagnosis for the problem?
A. Medical care contact
B. Dependent-patient role
C. Symptom experience
D. Assuming the sick role stage
Answer: A
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A client is diagnosed with bronchial asthma. What should the nurse include in the client
education? A) Take precautions to prevent the transmission of the disease B) Avoid sleeping in a supine position to avoid recurrent asthma attacks C) Rinse and clean the mouthpiece of the inhaler daily D) Instruct the client to avoid deep breathing exercises
The nurse observes a client on her first postpartum day sitting in bed while her newborn lies awake in the bassinet. Which appropriate action should the nurse take?
a. Hand the baby to the woman. b. Explain "taking-in" to the woman. c. Offer to hand the baby to the woman. d. No action, because this situation is perfectly acceptable.
The pharmacy will dispense __________ tablets of Lopressor
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
It is recognized that many individuals in the United States do not eat properly; however, it is not always necessary for people to take a vitamin supplement. Who of the following individuals is least likely to need a vitamin supplement?
A) A moderately active adult C) An elderly woman living alone B) A pregnant teenager D) A housewife on a low-calorie diet