A client with schizophrenia comes to the local clinic. While assessing the client, the nurse notes mounting aggression in her speech. Which of the following would the nurse do next?
A) Call for an emergency response.
B) Divert the client's attention with a magazine.
C) Allow the client to talk uninterrupted.
D) Involve the client in gentle conversation.
A
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A patient has had several increasingly severe allergic reactions during last year's pollen season. This year, the patient comes regularly to the office to receive some antigen injections. The nurse teaches that these will:
1. combat infection brought on by the allergic response. 2. act as a steroid to lessen the allergic response. 3. increase tolerance to the antigen. 4. decrease the production of the antibodies.
The OB-GYN nurse is teaching a patient at the clinic that use of a spermicide has an increased effectiveness if used with: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. A non–water-based lubricant. 2. A diaphragm. 3. A contraceptive sponge. 4. Prophylactic antibiotics. 5. A condom.
Activities appropriate for the adolescent care unit might include all except:
1. Access to snacks and beverages if there are no dietary restrictions. 2. 5-year-old roommate. 3. Private telephone conversations. 4. Availability to games, such as pool tables.
A nursing diagnosis of ineffective coping R/T feelings of loneliness AEB bingeing then purging when alone, is assigned to a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which is an appropriate outcome related to this nursing diagnosis?
A. The client will identify two alternative methods of dealing with isolation by day 3. B. The client will appropriately express angry feelings about lack of control by week 2. C. The client will verbalize two positive self attributes by day 3. D. The client will list five ways that the body reacts to bingeing and purging.