The nurse is interviewing clients in a community struck by a tornado. One client says, "I have nothing to live for. I've lost everything I worked so hard for and there is no one who can help me
" What most concerns the nurse about the client's suicidal potential? A) Possible access to a weapon
B) Specificity of client's suicide plan
C) The client's age
D) Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
D
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Because of the emotions attached to a suicidal act, the loss of a loved one through suicide compares with the grief reaction of a natural death by being ____ stressful
1. less 2. just as 3. much more 4. not at all
A client is diagnosed with uveitis. Which assessment finding is most important in determining likelihood of recurrence?
A) Chemical exposure B) Ankylosing spondylitis C) Glaucoma D) Extended contact use
A patient who was admitted with myxedema coma and diagnosed with hypothyroidism is improving and expected to be discharged in 2 days. Which teaching strategy will be best for the nurse to use?
a. Provide written reminders of self-care information. b. Offer multiple options for management of therapies. c. Ensure privacy for teaching by asking visitors to leave. d. Delay teaching until patient discharge date is confirmed.
According to Shadish, Cook, and Campbell, which is the type of validity inherent in a good research design?
A) Content validity B) Construct validity C) Basic validity D) Inferential validity