The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for treatment of HIV. The goal of this therapy is to:
A) Promote the progression of disease
B) Intervene in late-stage AIDS
C) Improve survival rates
D) Conduct additional drug research
C
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A newly pregnant patient is being assessed in an obstetric clinic. The patient states that she has been experiencing intense abdominal pain and the nurse anticipates that the patient will be assessed for ectopic pregnancy
In addition to ultrasonography, what diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate? A) Computed tomography B) Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) testing C) Estrogen and progesterone testing D) Abdominal x-ray
Which of the following would be the least likely expected outcome for a client with a diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder?
A) Demonstrates self-control over behaviors toward self and others B) Performs self-care activities independently C) Verbalizes perceptions of environmental stimuli that are different from what others experience when faced with stressful situations D) Associates memory deficit with past stressful events
A client who was nearly raped a month ago is referred to a nurse who is trained as a rape crisis counselor. The nurse schedules appointments for the client three times a week for 3 weeks
Which therapeutic approach should the nurse use in her work with this client? A) Psychoanalytic B) Psychodynamic C) Reality-oriented D) Family-oriented
A nurse who has been employed in a hospital for 8 weeks is consistently taking extended lunch breaks. The nurse's behavior has caused problems with client care during lunch hours. What is the appropriate way for the nurse manager to deal with this situation?
A. Ignoring the situation B. Asking other staff members to cover for the nurse C. Documenting the problem in the nurse's personnel file D. Confronting the nurse to discuss the behavior and initiate problem-solving measures