A client in an inpatient psychiatric unit becomes enraged and reports to a nurse that another client has taken one of the client's personal items. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "I'll figure out who did this and I'll talk to them."
B) "You shouldn't make such a big deal out of little things."
C) "You should mention this in group therapy."
D) "I can see that you are angry. Let's work out a good way to handle this."
D
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a. Tell her to do the procedure whichever way works best for her. b. Tell her the other nurse does not have much experience in caring for newborns. c. Reassure her that procedures are based on standard principles and may vary. d. Confront the other nurse about her knowledge of the procedure.
Which statement is true about growth and development during the first 6 months? The infant will:
a. gain about 2 pounds per month. b. regain weight lost after birth within 1 week. c. grow 1 cm in length per month. d. have a 1-inch increase in head circumference per month.
The nurse is assessing an older adult client for trauma following a motor vehicle accident. Which special considerations does the nurse understand must be taken for this client?
A) The effects of blood loss may be delayed. B) Age-related changes in cognition may increase the risk of delirium. C) A narrowed tolerance for a change in blood volume may occur. D) The description of the mechanism of injury may be delayed due to word finding difficulties.
When evaluating the results of any research project, it is important to remember that even if the results are statistically significant, they may not be ______________ significant
A) Practically B) Reliably C) Clinically D) Viably