The nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a stroke and is no longer able to speak. This condition is known as:
a. aphasia c. dysarthria
b. arthria d. dysphasia
A
The absence or inability to speak or loss of speech is known as aphasia.
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A nurse assesses that a 42-year-old patient lives with her parents and is dependent on them for decisions about her life. Which mental health characteristic is this patient lacking?
a. Reality orientation b. Autonomous behavior c. Spontaneity d. Ethical decision making
A nurse who was working in public health care has gotten a new job in primary care. Which of the following differences would be seen by the nurse in this new care setting?
a. Focus on individuals b. Services provided by specialists c. Autonomy in the practice setting d. Community focused care is provided
A patient with a chronic illness asks the nurse if the new medication is going to cure his disease. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
1. "It will help you be more comfortable. I don't think it's going to cure the disease.". 2. "Of course it's going to cure the disease.". 3. "If you believe it will cure the disease, then it will.". 4. "I don't think it's going to help or hurt at this time.".
A patient is experiencing auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions. Which neurotransmitter should the nurse suspect is implemented in these manifestations?
1. Serotonin 2. Dopamine 3. Acetylcholine 4. Norepinephrine