Which statement by a nurse working with a client who is suffering from paranoid delusions and who is not very talkative would block therapeutic communication?
a. "You seem to be more suspicious of the other clients today."
b. "I feel you have made progress by speak-ing about your fears."
c. "I know just how you feel. I often see the head nurse waiting for me to make a mis-take."
d. "You mentioned that you see them look-ing through the window. Please tell me more about that."
C
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A) "Symptoms of endometriosis are increased during normal menstrual cycle." B) "Contraceptives will allow blood to be diverted to the peritoneal cavity." C) "Trapping blood causes less pain or discomfort for clients with endometriosis." D) "Endometriosis is usually cured with surgical menopause."
To aid in immobilizing the head of a client after thyroidectomy, the nurse would obtain
a. a headboard. b. hand towels. c. Kerlix rolls. d. sandbags.
A nurse who provides care in a large, urban emergency department has worked with numerous victims of various forms of abuse as well as those who are abusers. The nurse recognizes that persons who commit abuse are typically what?
A) Of lower socioeconomic class B) Victims themselves of abuse C) Delusional and/or psychotic D) Over 50 years of age
In Middle Eastern or Asian cultures which of the following is identified as a hot condition?
A. Cancer B. Malaria C. Pneumonia D. Constipation