Which answer choice, when placed in the blank, creates a correct statement? The nurse maintaining a ______________ attitude will be more likely to understand the experiences and difficulties of a client with schizophrenia
1. sympathetic
2. enmeshed
3. complementary
4. nonjudgmental
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Rationale: The nurse maintaining a nonjudgmental attitude will be more likely to understand the experiences and difficulties of a client with schizophrenia. Being sympathetic, becoming enmeshed, or maintaining a complementary attitude are nontherapeutic interventions and will negatively affect the nurse–client relationship.
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A. "I think I'm pretty much outgoing." B. "I never have any fun." C. "At times I like to be alone." D. "I am the oldest in the family."
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A) The circulating nurse is included in the responsibility of accounting for all sponges and instruments following the surgical procedure. B) The circulating nurse is responsible for preparing the surgical table for the procedure. C) The circulating nurse is responsible for assisting the surgeon with instruments during the procedure. D) The surgical nurse is responsible for maintaining the patient's rights during the surgical procedure.
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numbers. ? The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. Order: prednisolone acetate 35 mg IM daily Supply: 10 mL multiple dose vial of prednisolone acetate with a supply dosage of 50 mg/mL Give: __________ mL Fill in the blank(s) with correct word