An older retired executive reports, "I am unable to say ‘no' when asked to help with community causes
These projects overtax my strength, but if I don't do them, who will?" The nurse can assess that this person is having difficulty with critical tasks related to which developmental stage?
a. Trust versus mistrust
b. Integrity versus despair
c. Identity versus role diffusion
d. Autonomy versus shame and doubt
B
Adult behaviors reflecting problems associated with the developmental stage of integrity versus despair include inability to reduce activities, overtaxing strength, and feeling indispensable, or the opposite: feeling helpless, useless, or lonely; focusing on past mistakes; and inability to occupy oneself with satisfying activities. Tasks of the other stages are not described in the scenario.
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1. Obtaining a urine sample to send for a urinalysis. 2. Monitoring the client's vital signs. 3. Questioning the client about dietary preferences. 4. Assessing the characteristics of the client's pain.
A female patient is prescribed isotretinoin (Accutane). Which information should the nurse provide when teaching about the medication? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. 2. Avoid the use of vitamin A supplements. 3. The medication may cause intolerance to contact lenses. 4. Take the pills on an empty stomach to avoid nausea and vomiting. 5. Pregnancy prevention is essential.
What is 15% of 1085.6? _____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
MC The PR interval represents the time it takes for the
A. Impulse to begin atrial contraction. B. Impulse to traverse the atria to the AV node. C. SA node to discharge the impulse to begin atrial depopulation. D. Impulse to travel to the ventricles.