Which characteristic indicates a lack of mental health wellness?
a. A clear meaning and purpose in life
b. A capability for open and creative relation-ships
c. A feeling of impending doom
d. A strong reality orientation
C
The other three choices are characteristics of mental health wellness. In addition to the characteristics listed, mental health wellness includes an ability to cope creatively with life's situations.
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A) "There is a genetic link in the formation of deep vein thrombi." B) "Hypervolemia is often present in patients who go on to develop deep vein thrombi." C) "No known factors contribute to the formation of deep vein thrombi; they just occur." D) "Dehydration is a contributory factor to the formation of deep vein thrombi."
A female client who is diagnosed with a malignant tumor in her bladder is advised to undergo cystectomy followed by a urinary procedure
Which is the most important assessment factor the nurse should include in the preoperative procedure for the client? A) Assessment of manual dexterity, vision, and level of understanding B) Assessment of history of allergy to iodine and seafood C) Assessment of dietary habits involving cholesterol-laden food D) Assessment of menstrual history
A patient presents with the following values: pH, 7.20; paO2, 106 mm Hg; paCO2, 35 mm Hg; and HCO3-, 11 mEq/L. These values are most consistent with
a. uncompensated respiratory acidosis. b. uncompensated metabolic acidosis. c. uncompensated metabolic alkalosis. d. uncompensated respiratory alkalosis.
The clinic nurse explains to the new nurse that during pregnancy, the maternal metabolism is altered to support the pregnancy by the hormones ___________ and ________, which are produced by the anterior ______ gland
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.