A client shows a nurse a piece of artwork that took 3 days to create. How will this achievement improve the client's self-esteem?
A. By providing a framework for assertive behavior
B. By providing an expression of feelings and a sense of competence and pride
C. By providing a positive perception of body image
D. By providing appropriate boundaries for relationship establishment
ANS: B
Creating the artwork provides expression of feelings and a sense of competence and pride. This will most likely have a positive effect on the client's self-esteem.
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a. "Do not eat anything for about 6 hours before the testing." b. "Take an oral antihistamine about an hour before the testing." c. "Plan to wait in the clinic for 20 to 30 minutes after the testing." d. "Reaction to the testing will take about 48 to 72 hours to occur."
During the taking of the health history of a 78-year-old man, his wife states that he occasionally has problems with short-term memory loss and confusion: “He can’t even remember how to button his shirt.” When assessing his sensory system, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. The nurse would not test the sensory system as part of the examination because the results would not be valid.
b. The nurse would perform the tests, knowing that mental status does not affect sensory ability.
c. The nurse would proceed with an explanation of each test, making certain that the wife understands.
d. Before testing, the nurse would assess the patient's mental status and ability to follow directions.
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A) A woman who experienced a postpartum hemorrhage after spontaneous vaginal delivery B) A child who experienced severe blood loss during a motor vehicle accident C) A woman who has been diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy after a long history of alcohol abuse D) A man with a diagnosis of acute renal failure secondary to type 1 diabetes
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a. lipids. b. vitamins. c. minerals. d. carbohydrates.