The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing a relapse of a schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD). As the nurse considers the plan of care, which type of nursing intervention will the nurse give priority?
1. Patient education
2. Direct action
3. Disease prevention
4. Family involvement
2. Direct action
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The nurse works on a renal transplant unit and receives an order for posaconazole (Noxafil) for the patient which the nurse interprets to mean the patient has what infection?
A) Blastomycosis B) Aspergillus C) Mucormycosis D) Coccidioidomycosis
An older adult with osteoarthritis has been told that he cannot have his painful knee replaced because of his cardiac status. The patient is having progressive difficulty with normal self-care activities. The nurse should monitor this patient for which condition?
1. Depression 2. Noncompliance 3. Dementia 4. Delirium
An Asian teenager is admitted with an eating disorder which she contributes to by not meeting the academic expectations of her parents. The nurse is overheard saying, "That isn't the reason; all Asians are really smart." This nurse is demonstrating:
a. cultural humility. b. stereotyping. c. cultural assimilation. d. acculturation.
Mentally reviewing the steps of a complicated nursing procedure before entering the client's room is an example of:
1. Nonverbal communication 2. Interpersonal communication 3. Intrapersonal communication 4. Transpersonal communication