The nurse is caring for a male patient who is experiencing a crisis. Which factor should the nurse consider when planning care for this patient?
1. Men are less likely to resist help during times of crisis.
2. Men are more likely to resist help during times of crisis.
3. Men usually access intervention only when the acute crisis has ended.
4. The most successful intervention for men during times of crisis is individual psychotherapy.
2. Men are more likely to resist help during times of crisis.
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The nurse assigned to work with school-aged children who have been hospitalized knows that from a developmental viewpoint their special needs include:
a. opportunities to do and learn well c. an adult to debate life's issues with b. someone to supervise their activities d. opportunities to regress without fear
A nurse is teaching a community group about noise-induced hearing loss. Which client who does not use ear protection should the nurse refer to an audiologist as the priority?
a. Client with an hour car commute on the freeway each day b. Client who rides a motorcycle to work 20 minutes each way c. Client who sat in the back row at a rock concert recently d. Client who is a tree-trimmer and uses a chainsaw 6 to 7 hours a day
A 13-year-old client was admitted for giving a younger sister a black eye and throwing a cat out the window. Which neurotransmitter imbalance is not likely to be associated with this behavior?
1. Dopamine excess 2. Serotonin deficit 3. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) deficit 4. Acetylcholine excess