Mental disorders can involve cognitive misperceptions such as fear without a situational reason
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The nurse is caring for a patient requiring a mechanical ventilator. When checking the inline thermometer, the nurse finds what temperature acceptable?
a. 78°F b. 96°F c. 105°F d. 84°F
In looking at an organizational chart for her institution, Jennifer notes that nursing is led at the senior level by a non-nurse executive. Jennifer expresses concern that this is a reflection of how nursing is viewed within the organization
Jennifer's comments reflect: a. A concern that resource allocation will be made on a business and not a professional model. b. The dissatisfaction that occurs when lack of autonomy is given to nurses. c. Concern with the nonadvancement of nursing practice in the institution. d. An awareness of how organizational cul-ture is reflected in organizational structure.
While irrigating a client's abdominal wound, the irrigate splashes into the nurse's nose and eyes. What should the nurse do?
1. Flush the nose and eyes for 5 to 10 minutes with water or normal saline. 2. Begin HIV high-risk exposure prophylaxis within 24 hours. 3. Wash the areas with soap and water. 4. Have blood drawn for hepatitis B antibodies.
A 90-year-old widower tells the nurse that he is being treated for depression and sometimes he is not certain that life is worth living. The nurse asks if he has ever considered taking his life. The nurse asks this question because he
A) is obviously suicidal. B) may be suicidal and the nurse knows that elderly men have a high rate of completed suicide. C) is depressed and with time he will feel better. D) needs to be hospitalized for his own protection.