Your client lives alone since her husband was incarcerated for abuse. She remains socially isolated, stating that no one is interested in her. Her appearance is disheveled. Your nursing diagnosis is:
1. Chronic low self-esteem.
2. Risk for situational low self-esteem.
3. Situational low self-esteem.
4. Risk for chronic low self-esteem.
ANS: 1
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1. Connective. 2. Muscle. 3. Nervous. 4. Epithelial.
The correctional nurse was completing an admission physical for a newly incarcerated prisoner. The nurse realized the prisoner was talking to someone other than the nurse. Which of the following does the nurse need to remember?
a. Cell phones, including those with ear phones, are commonplace among everyone. b. It is common for persons to talk to themselves or think out loud. c. Prisons have become the residence for a very large number of persons who have mental illnesses. d. Prisoners get very lonely and often talk to mirrors or inanimate objects.
What provides prospective participants with information needed to make a reasoned decision about participation?
A) Confidentiality B) Anonymity C) Informed consent D) Right to privacy
A client with a history of opioid abuse is exhibiting manifestations of moderate withdrawal. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess?
A) Rhinorrhea B) Lacrimation C) Dilated pupils D) Dysphoria