The law passed in 1991 that requires institutions receiving Medicaid or Medicare funding to provide written information to adult patients regarding their right to make health care decisions is the:
a. Uniform Health Care Information Act.
b. Patient Self-Determination Act.
c. Patient Bill of Rights.
d. Civil Rights Act.
B
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When meeting with a client for the first time, the psychiatric–mental health nurse applying psychobiological principles is most likely to make which of the following statements?
1. "Your abnormal behavior is directly related to living in an unsupportive environment." 2. "You have a brain lesion and can expect to be hospitalized many times over the course of your life." 3. "We are thoroughly assessing your symptoms because an accurate diagnosis is the basis of your treatment." 4. "It is fairly certain that your children will feel stigmatized by their peers."
A client recovering from a rape tells the nurse that flashbacks do occur but can be managed. Which techniques should the nurse suggest to the client for managing flashbacks about the event? Select all that apply
A) Restoring personal choice B) Deep breathing C) Muscle relaxation D) Problem solving E) Guided imagery
After neurosurgery, the patient is at the greatest risk of developing
a. injury from falls. b. infection. c. seizures. d. corneal abrasions.
What is the recommended amount of sleep in hours per day for adults?
a. 4–6 hours. b. 6–8 hours. c. 12–14 hours. d. 16–18 hours.