A client with a history of alcohol abuse is participating in a 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program. The nurse determines that the client is at step two when he states which of the following?
A) "I've admitted to myself and others the wrongdoings I've done."
B) "I realize that there is a higher power that can help me."
C) "I know now that I am powerless over alcohol."
D) "I am making amends to all those that I've harmed."
B
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A patient in the prenatal clinic had a negative rubella titer. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Have the laboratory draw rubella titers as a double-check. B. Instruct the woman to avoid anyone who may have the disease. C. Prepare to administer a rubella vaccination to the woman. D. Reassure the woman that rubella has few fetal consequences.
Directions: Refer to the following Sliding Scale for Regular Insulin:
Blood Sugar Regular Insulin 0-120 0 units 121-140 4 units 141-180 6 units 181-220 9 units 221-260 12 units 261-300 15 units >301 Call physician Order: AM dose: Humulin NPH 15 units and Humulin regular 5 units subcutaneous. The AM blood sugar is 230. How much total insulin should be given? _______________ a. 20 units b. 32 units c. 20 units d. 26 units
Which of the following directives by the head nurse at a long-term care facility is most reflective of the activity theory of aging?
A) "We need to facilitate older adults' desire to step back from the responsibilities and roles they had in earlier years.". B) "It's hard to overestimate the importance of regular, physical exercise in maintaining health and healthy aging.". C) "We need to remember that the psychological roles and characters of our residents change profoundly in later years of life.". D) "We have to treat our residents like younger people and keep them engaged in meaningful acts.".
A nurse caring for a pediatric client with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) understands that there are variances in the presentation of IBD between children and adults. Which variances does the nurse anticipate for this pediatric client?
Select all that apply. A) Children suffer from Crohn disease more frequently than ulcerative colitis B) Pediatric clients often present with fistulizing or stricturing disease. C) Pediatric clients usually have colonic involvement. D) Pediatric clients more often present with left-sided colitis. E) IBD is more common in females than males in the pediatric population