Which information is the nurse most likely to find when assessing the family of a patient with a serious and persistent mental illness?
a. The family exhibits many characteristics of dysfunctional families.
b. Several family members have serious problems with their physical health.
c. Power in the family is maintained in the parental dyad and rarely delegated.
d. The stress of living with a mentally ill individual has negatively affected family function.
D
The information almost universally obtained is that the family is under stress associated with having a mentally ill member. This stress lowers the family's level of functioning in at least one significant way. Stress does not necessarily mean the family has become dysfunctional.
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This client's nurse should prioritize which of the following actions in order to prevent her development of pressure ulcers? A) Drag the client slowly and carefully when repositioning. B) Massage skin regions that have early signs of skin breakdown. C) Maintain the client's hygiene and wash her frequently with soap. D) Ensure that the client's position is changed frequently and regularly.
The nurse recognizes a need for further information when a young woman with gestational diabetes says:
a. "Gestational diabetes results from the hormonal changes of pregnancy." b. "I will need to exercise regularly and lose weight to reduce my risk of becoming a diabetic." c. "I'll be free of diabetes when this baby is born." d. "The baby will have to be monitored for hypoglycemia during my pregnancy."
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A) Inefficiencies in the use of resources B) Inequities in the amount of resources C) Density of resources D) Scarcity of resources
Which adult patient is most likely a candidate for the diagnosis of factitious disorder?
a. An educated African immigrant b. A health care facility employee c. A cognitively challenged female d. A middle-aged American male