In responding to Jess, the nurse recognizes that jess's remarks reflect which of eriksons developmental stages? ("my life is over. ill have to quit college and move home with my parents to let them take care of me. My bf won't want to spend time with someone who has diarrhea all the time")
a. ego integrity vs despair
b. generativity vs self absorption
c. intimacy vs isolation
d. identity vs inferiority
Answer: c. intimacy vs isolation
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A) Set up specific times to empty the bladder. B) Force fluids. C) Provide adequate roughage. D) Encourage the use of an indwelling urinary catheter.
A nurse is caring for a patient with osteoarthritis. What is the best recommendation by the nurse to this patient to control chronic pain?
a. Administer analgesics only when needed. b. Administer analgesics as prescribed on a routine basis. c. Plan activities with no rest periods to complete the activities quickly. d. Wear high-heeled shoes to keep the body in alignment.
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