A nurse working in an intensive inpatient psychiatric unit should place emphasis on which area of care?
a. Behavior modification principles
b. Personality restructuring and insight
c. Improving interpersonal relationships
d. Symptom stabilization and daily living skills
D
The nurse will emphasize symptom stabilization and daily living skills, because the length of stay will be short. Behavior modification principles are not used in all settings. Developing insight, restructuring personality, and improving interpersonal relationships are lengthy endeavors.
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A) Clarify medication regimen preoperatively B) Not alter medication regimen preoperatively C) Save teaching material until after the surgery D) Not discuss fears with the patient to avoid worsening them
One of the main tasks of the nursing assistant who is assisting with a physical examination is to
A) perform direct examinations. B) watch the procedure. C) provide privacy and comfort. D) give the patient instructions.
When transferring patients, always use a/an ____________________ unless contraindicated.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).