A patient comes to the mental health clinic with insomnia, irritability, increased tension, and headaches. The symptoms began 1 week ago after the patient was laid off from work
The patient expresses concern that this will result in a relocation that will be hard on the entire family. The patient is most likely experiencing: a. an anxiety reaction.
b. a situational crisis.
c. a maturational crisis.
d. an adjustment disorder.
B
A situational crisis occurs when a life event upsets an individual's psychological equilibrium. Loss of a job can give rise to a situational crisis.
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During the physical examination, the nurse notices that a female patient has an inverted left nipple. Which statement regarding this is most accurate?
a. Normal nipple inversion is usually bilateral. b. Unilateral inversion of a nipple is always a serious sign. c. Whether the inversion is a recent change should be determined. d. Nipple inversion is not significant unless accompanied by an underlying palpable mass.
The physician has ordered metoclopramide (Reglan) 2 mg/kg IVP to be given 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy. The patient weighs 54 kg. The metoclopramide (Reglan) is dispensed in a 10 mg/10 mL vial
The nurse will administer ________ mL of metoclopramide. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on principles, including the principle that in depression, the client's negative thoughts often are irrational and bear little resemblance to reality
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An Arab woman arrives in the emergency department reporting vaginal bleeding. It is determined that the client is 5 months pregnant with her second child and has had no prenatal care
The nurse realizes that the most likely reason for this lack of health care is that the client: 1. Cannot afford to seek health care 2. Views pregnancy as a normal life event 3. Typically relies on same-culture healers 4. Lacks an understanding of available services