A college student is unable to take a final examination because of severe test anxiety. Instead of studying, the student relieves stress by attending a movie. Which priority nursing diagnosis should a campus nurse assign for this client?
A. Noncompliance R/T test taking
B. Ineffective role performance R/T helplessness
C. Altered coping R/T anxiety
D. Powerlessness R/T fear
C
The priority nursing diagnosis for this client is altered coping R/T anxiety. The nurse should assist in implementing interventions that should improve the client's healthy coping skills and reduce anxiety.
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The nurse is teaching a 45-year-old woman about her fibrocystic breast condition. Which statement by the client indicates a lack of understanding?
a. "This condition will become malignant over time." b. "I should refrain from using hormone replacement therapy." c. "One cup of coffee in the morning should be enough for me." d. "This condition makes it more difficult to examine my breasts."
The nurse assesses a client with abdominal and rectal discomfort, diarrhea, and fever. What initial data source should the nurse use to determine a possible cause of his symptoms?
A) Medical history, for prostatic hypertrophy B) Nutritional record, for the amount of dietary fiber C) Defecation record, for frequency and character of bowel movements D) Medication record, for use of anticholinergic medications
Any substance that modifies mind or body function by distorting enhancing, or inhibiting them
What will be an ideal response?
When are childhood cancers most often diagnosed?
a. During infancy b. At peak times of physical growth c. After diagnosis of a chronic illness d. After an acute illness