The intent of psychotherapy is to
A. Control one's behavior.
B. Promote normal behaviors.
C. Develop an understanding of one's problems.
D. Promote medication compliance.
C. Develop an understanding of one's problems.
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A client asks how to reduce his or her risk of stroke. Which response made by a nurse is accurate?
A) Decrease intake of whole grains. B) Normalize blood pressure. C) Reduce intake of fatty fish. D) Consume roughly 1,600 mg/day of sodium.
Ann C is an 86-year-old woman with mild to moderate Alzheimer's who lives with her daughter, Jeannie. Jeannie would like to return to work but cannot leave her mother alone at home
On the basis of the information given, what would be the most appropriate suggestion? 1. Ann should be moved to an assisted living facility. 2. Adult day care services should be utilized. 3. Jeannie should stay at home with her mother for the time being. 4. Respite care services should be utilized.
A patient tells the nurse that he frequently wakes up from sleep and can't move his arms and legs. The nurse realizes this patient is describing:
a. Hypersomnia c. Sleep apnea b. Sleep paralysis d. Narcolepsy
The nurse is caring for a 70-year-old patient who has recently begun taking amlodipine (Norvasc) 5 mg/day to control hypertension
The nurse notes mild edema of the patient's ankles, a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg, and a heart rate of 80 beats per minute. The patient reports flushing and dizziness. The nurse will notify the provider and a. ask to decrease the dose to 2.5 mg/day. b. discuss twice daily dosing. c. request an order for a diuretic. d. suggest adding propranolol to the regimen.