A client is diagnosed with somatoform disorder and depression. The nurse should explain to the client that a useful drug to treat both the pain and the symptoms of depression will require that the client:
A) Sign a no-suicide contract.
B) Be careful not to eat foods that contain aged cheese.
C) To use sunscreen when exposed to bright sunlight.
D) Limit the amount of water he or she drinks.
D
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Which of the following should be included in the nursing care of a patient having an epileptic seizure? (Select all that apply.)
a. Protect the patient from injury by removing nearby objects. b. Place the patient in a supine position. c. Monitor vital signs when possible. d. Observe and document progression of symptoms. e. Restrain the patient to prevent injury. f. Suction if necessary.
In considering the historical evolution of scientific principles and diagnosis, and psychiatric nursing, which of the following statements most accurately reflects the evolving perception of scientific principles, diagnosis, care, and treatment?
A) The importance of using scientific principles to determine diagnosis and subsequent care and treatment did not evolve until the concept of nursing diagnosis was introduced. B) Psychiatric nursing care values therapeutic milieu and the therapeutic use of interpersonal relationships with clients more than using scientific principles and diagnosis to determine care and treatment approaches. C) The importance of scientific study, diagnosis, care, and treatment within the role of psychiatric nursing was first emphasized before WWII. D) Psychiatric nursing care was perceived in terms of procedures that should be followed in giving patient care before it was perceived as needing to be based on scientific inquiry and diagnosis.
The nurse correctly administers a medication by having the patient drink it through a straw if
1. The medication can cause nausea. 2. The medication must be taken in small gulps. 3. The medication can stain teeth. 4. The medication has an unpleasant taste.
A nurse is standing beside the patient's bed. Nurse: How are you doing? Patient: I don't feel good. In this situation, which element is the feedback?
a. Nurse b. Patient c. How are you doing? d. I don't feel good.