Of the following, the best example of an attribute variable is:
A) Shift assignment
B) Method of teaching
C) Nurse-client teaching
D) Blood type
D
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As the nurse enters a patient's room, the nurse finds her crying. The patient states that she has just found out that the lump in her breast is cancer and says, "I'm so afraid of, um, you know."
The nurse's most therapeutic response would be to say in a gentle manner: a. "You're afraid you might lose your breast?" b. "No, I'm not sure what you are talking about." c. "I'll wait here until you get yourself under control, and then we can talk." d. "I can see that you are very upset. Perhaps we should discuss this later."
A patient states, "One of my friends says it's possible to cure the fear of flying by using relaxation techniques. Do you think relaxation techniques would help my chronic depression?" What is a nurse's best response?
a. "Let's discuss what research has proven concerning relaxation and its role in the management of chronic depression.". b. "Holistic therapies such as relaxation have been known to cure several types of phobias and anxiety-based disorders.". c. "You must realize that while phobias may respond well to relaxation therapy, it is not necessarily going to have the same effect on chronic depression.". d. "Holistic therapies such as relaxation have been found to be as effective as conventional treatments in treating a wide variety of anxiety disorders.".
Which person with mania is the least likely candidate to receive lithium? The client who is:
1. Recovering from a hysterectomy 2. Displaying symptoms of postpartum depression 3. 6 weeks pregnant 4. Taking hormone replacement therapy
Pulsatile high-pressure lavage may be used by the nurse on:
A. Graft sites B. New tissue C. Necrotic tissue D. Clients taking anticoagulants