Which is the basic premise of a recovery model used to treat clients diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
1. Medication adherence
2. Empowerment of the consumer
3. Total absence of symptoms
4. Improved psychosocial relationships
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Rationale: The basic premise of a recovery model is empowerment of the consumer. The recovery model is designed to allow consumers primary control over decisions about their own care and to enable a person with a mental health problem to live a meaningful life in a community of his or her choice while striving to achieve his or her full potential.
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A) Positive: with advanced age came increased value B) Negative: respect declined as age increased C) Variable: respect was different in different cultures D) Cyclic: respect moved back and forth between positive and negative
A patient with 3+ peripheral edema, V/S = P–112, BP–162/100, R–32, T–98.9 and a low GFR is receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL). The most effective nursing action would be to
a. administer hydrochlorothiazide as ordered. b. request furosemide (Lasix). c. request spironolactone (Aldactone). d. hydrate the patient to improve the GFR.
What is the major clinical difference between teicoplanin and vancomycin?
1. Teicoplanin penetrates the CSF. 2. Teicoplanin can be given IM as well as IV. 3. Teicoplanin can treat gram-negative organisms. 4. Teicoplanin requires longer infusion times when used IV.
Usually as a person ages, his or her heart does not have to work as hard
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.