A brief psychodynamic therapy approach is MOST useful to treat which of the following problems?
a. substance abuse
b. personality disorders
c. anxiety disorder
d. psychosis
C
A brief psychodynamic therapy approach is most useful to treat anxiety disorder. However, one study did find that four therapy sessions had significantly improved the level of depression in some suicidal outpatients.
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a. Insert lancet about 3 cm, and then collect blood into the appropriate tube. b. Squeeze the site, insert the lancet, and maintain pressure while collecting blood into the appropriate tube. c. Stab quickly, wipe away first drop of blood, and then collect blood into the appropriate tube. d. Stab slowly, squeeze the site, and maintain pressure while collecting blood into the appropriate tube.
A client is complaining of problems with constipation. What dietary suggestion can the nurse inform the client may help facilitate the passage of stool?
A) Increase the carbohydrate content of the diet. B) Increase dietary fat consumption. C) Increase dietary protein such as lean meats. D) Increase dietary fiber.
The nurse is assessing pain on a 1 year old. What is the appropriate pain scale to use?
1. NIPS 2. FACES 3. FLACC 4. CHOPS
The laboring primiparous patient with meconium-stained amniotic fluid asks the nurse why the fetal monitor is necessary, as she finds the belt uncomfortable. Which response by the nurse is most important? "The monitor:
1. "Is necessary so we can see how your labor is progressing." 2. "Will prevent complications from the meconium in your fluid." 3. "Helps us to see how the baby is tolerating labor." 4. "Can be removed, and oxygen can be given instead."