A friend has lost her job and is becoming increasingly anxious to the point of crisis. What type of crises is she experiencing?
A) adventitious B) maturational C) situational D) emotional
C
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A patient, age 28, has a history of IV drug use and has tested positive for HIV. About 2 weeks ago, she delivered a baby who has tested positive for HIV. This patient will not care for the baby because she believes the baby will die soon
In counseling her about the care of her infant, which approach by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Agree with her that the baby will develop AIDS and refer her to a local AIDS support group. b. Inform her that although infants of HIV-infected mothers may test positive for HIV antibodies, not all infants are infected with the virus. c. Remind her that she has not yet developed AIDS and that it is possible the baby won't develop AIDS for many years. d. Inform her that if the infant is started on zidovudine (AZT) within the first month after delivery, AIDS can be prevented.
A patient with bleeding esophageal varices is brought to the emergency department by the paramedics. An immediate endoscopy is performed. What nursing intervention is appropriate?
A) Keep patient NPO until results of test are known. B) Keep patient NPO until gag reflex returns. C) Give anesthetic gargles until post-procedure soreness goes away. D) Give anesthetic lozenges 10 minutes before meals.
When applying the integrative model for community health promotion, a nurse assesses the neighborhood for accessibility and adequacy of care to provide treatment for medical conditions. What client system does this describe?
a. Individual b. Family c. Aggregate d. Community
Cross-matching of blood is ordered for a patient before major surgery. What does this process do?
A) determines compatibility between blood specimens B) determines a person's blood type C) predicts the amount of needed blood replacement D) specifies the donor and the recipient of the blood