While working in a community mental health treatment center, the nurse overhears one of the receptionists saying that one of the patients is "really psycho." Later in the day, the nurse talks with the receptionist about the comment
This action by the nurse demonstrates an attempt to address which issue?
A) Lack of knowledge
B) Public stigma
C) Label avoidance
D) Self-stigma
B
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The nurse is caring for a client from another culture who refused morning care. Possible cultural influences on the client include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Religious practices. 2. Growing up in an area with little water. 3. Need for privacy. 4. Need for assistance. 5. Client's age.
The nurses and other staff have increased vigilance over the patients in the unit because of several high acuity admissions. Which statement does the nurse manager assess to be true?
1. "The staff should place the patients who are violent in seclusion to keep others safe." 2. "The staff is likely overestimating the perceived danger from these patients." 3. "Greater vigilance may prevent the staff from interacting with patients proactively." 4. "This heightened awareness is the way the staff should always function, ideally."
The nurse is caring for a patient who was diagnosed 2 days ago with hypothyroidism and has not yet been started on a drug regimen
Which of the following laboratory findings would the nurse most likely anticipate being consistent with a patient with hypothyroidism? a. Low serum T4 and elevated TSH b. High serum T4 and high TSH c. Low serum T4 and low TSH d. High serum T4 and low TSH
A standard hospital bed can be adjusted for
A. height and position. B. turning the patient. C. height only. D. position only.