You should tell the patient that you are counting her respirations
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which action by the nurse working with a client best demonstrates respect for autonomy?
a. Asks if the client has questions before signing a consent b. Gives the client accurate information when questioned c. Keeps the promises made to the client and family d. Treats the client fairly compared to other clients
The nurse asks, "Do your parents drink every day?" The adolescent suddenly shouts, "I'm not going to talk about that! It's none of your business, anyway! Leave me alone!"
How does the nurse interpret the adolescent's behavior? a. The adolescent is acting out and needs to be brought under control so the conference can continue. b. The adolescent is trying to shift the focus of the conference away from himself, and the nurse needs to refocus. c. The adolescent is demonstrating that this problem requires the assistance of a psychiatrist. d. The adolescent is responding to the discrediting of his parents, which causes anxiety.
A patient tells the nurse that he gets off cocaine for a while and then in a few months finds himself "hanging out in the same places" where he knows he can easily get drugs. How should the nurse respond?
1. "This will happen for the rest of your life. There isn't anything you can do to change it." 2. "This is drug-seeking behavior and is a response to a craving. What can you do instead of going to the places where you can get drugs?" 3. "This is because you are an addict and need the drugs." 4. "Have you considered using a less addictive type of drug instead of the kind you used to use?"
Mental health issues faced by the elderly include social isolation and loneliness, depression, suicide, and alcohol addiction. What individuals are at highest risk for social isolation?
A) People aged 65 years or older B) Elderly people living in a nursing home C) Individuals who are in frail health D) Individuals retired from career work