The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a delusional disorder. While assessing this client, which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
A) History of chronic major depression
B) Consistently disrupting behavior patterns
C) Verbalization of bizarre delusions
D) Living with one or more delusions for a period of time
B
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Which of the following statements about the complications of hepatic encephalopathy should indicate to the nursing instructor that further student teaching is needed? (Select all that apply.) 1. "A diet rich in protein will promote hepatic healing." 2. "This condition results from a rise in serum ammonia, leading to impaired mental functioning." 3. "In this condition, an excessive amount of serous fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity." 4. "Neomycin and lactulose are used in the treatment of this condition." 5. "This condition is caused by the inability of the liver to convert ammonia to urea."
Maternal phenylketonuria is an important health concern during pregnancy because:
1. it is a recognized cause of preterm labor. 2. the fetus may develop neurologic problems. 3. a pregnant woman is more likely to die without dietary control. 4. women with phenylketonuria are usually retarded and should not reproduce.
The hospice supports
A) individuals who are having surgical procedures. B) clients who have no financial resources. C) terminally ill individuals and their families. D) individuals who require psychiatric care.
Which statement is correct when converting pounds to kilograms?
A. Round the pound weight to one decimal place. B. Round the kilogram weight to two decimal places. C. Round the kilogram weight to one decimal place. D. Round the pound weight to two decimal places.