Nurses expect the basic personality quality of a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol to be:
A) Underactive id and strong self-esteem
B) Overactive ego and the ability to delay gratification
C) Underactive id and the ability to delay gratification
D) Low self-esteem and the inability to delay gratification
D
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When planning health care, the nurse should be mindful that members of the Asian culture tend to:
a. miss appointments because they are present oriented and time is viewed as flexible. b. look to their ancestors for guidance. c. plan ahead and be future oriented. d. arrive early because they have no concept of time.
The partner of a pregnant patient comes to the clinic with her. He complains to the nurse that he is experiencing different physical changes
The nurse determines he is experiencing couvade when he describes: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Fatigue. 2. Increased appetite. 3. Headache. 4. Backache. 5. High anxiety level.
Community partnership is necessary because lay members often have a vested interest in the success of efforts to improve the health of their community. Most changes should
1. Involve the community residents only 2. Use nurses as their source of information and leadership 3. Rely on the power of local officials 4. Include a variety of disciplines
A parent of an 8-year-old child prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) tells the nurse the child will not eat. Which response should the nurse provide the parent?
A. "It sounds like your child may be experiencing depression." B. "Administer the prescription after meals and encourage snacks between meals." C. "Your child may require an appetite stimulant." D. "I will get you a consult with a nutritionist."