The psychiatric-mental health nurse is planning interventions for a client using the diathesis-stress model as a theoretical guide. Given this framework, which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care?
A) Teach anxiety management skills for use in various situations.
B) Assist to identify ways to achieve self-actualization.
C) Assist to identify strategies to delay gratification.
D) Teach common defense mechanisms.
A
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In creating your female patient's pedigree, you note that she and both of her sisters were affected by the same genetic disorder
Although neither of her parents had indications of the disorder, her paternal grandmother and her paternal grandmother's two sisters were affected by the same condition. This pattern suggests: A. Autosomal dominant disorder B. Chromosomal disorder C. Mitochondrial DNA disorder D. X-linked dominant disorder
After a Seventh Day Adventist clergyman performed anointing of oil, a nurse bathed the patient. Upon entering the room, the family immediately became upset. When questioned by the nurse, the family states:
1. "Bathing is painful and we don't wish anyone to cause him further discomfort." 2. "He should not have been bathed for several hours following anointment with oils." 3. "The Church forbids anyone but family to bathe loved ones." 4. "His bath should be done by a nurse of the same sex."
MC The nurse is preparing a presentation about pediatric health care. Since most people believe that chronic health problems occur primarily among the elderly, the nurse should include which of the following information in the presentation?
A. Diabetes is more common in the pediatric population than in the adult population. B. In the United States, 7.8% of children experience some form of disability related to a variety of chronic conditions. C. Disabilities are rarely seen in the pediatric population. D. Young children are the only high-risk age group for epilepsy.