When assessing a client with narcissistic personality disorder, the nurse would expect the client to demonstrate which of the following?
A) Genuine concern for others
B) Mistrust of others
C) Grandiose and superior self-concept
D) Dependence on others for decision making
C
Feedback: Clients with narcissistic personality disorder believe themselves superior to others and expect to be treated as such.
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1. Separation from family. 2. Loss of self-control. 3. Painful and invasive procedures. 4. Fear of the medical team. 5. Disfigurement. 1.
The nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is hospitalized with asthma. Several peers are preparing to visit the client and have brought gifts. Which gift will the nurse prevent from being placed in the client's room?
1. Magazines. 2. Candy. 3. MP3 player. 4. Fresh flowers.
A client presents to the community health office experiencing rapidly increasing symptoms of anaphylactic shock. Which nursing action would be completed first?
A) Obtain the name and information of the allergic substance. B) Administer an epinephrine injection. C) Notify a physician. D) Call 911.
Strategies prescribers can use to prevent misuse of controlled prescription drugs include:
1. Use of chemical dependency screening tools 2. Firm limit-setting regarding prescribing controlled substances 3. Practicing "just say no" to deal with patients who are pushing the provider to prescribe controlled substances 4. All of the above