The care provider is asking the client questions about his age, ethnicity, education, income, and belief system. The care provider is performing
1. a physical examination.
2. an emotional assessment.
3. an intellectual assessment.
4. sociocultural assessment.
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Holistic assessments consider the physical, social, cultural, intellectual, emotional, and spir-itual aspects of people.
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An older patient is demonstrating signs of sadness and depression. Upon assessment, the patient expresses remorse over not accomplishing much in life and is not looking forward to eventual death
Which theories of aging would be applicable for the nurse to use to help this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Endocrine theory 2. Programmed longevity 3. Somatic DNA damage theory 4. Jung's theory of individualism 5. Erikson's developmental theory
A pregnant woman indicates to her nurse that since her pregnancy began she is experiencing sleep disturbance and horrible nightmares that wake her. What questions should the nurse include during the assessment? Select all that apply
1. "Does your partner snore and disturb your sleep at night?" 2. "Are you taking any medications?" 3. "Have you had any past traumas that pregnancy might have reactivated?" 4. "Are there any significant family problems that are causing you concern?" 5. "Have you ever been diagnosed with a mental health problem?"
Patients need instructions only about normal side effects that might occur when taking a medication
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Several of the nurse's coworkers constantly complain about everything and they try to get the nurse to join them
The nurse has always been a happy and positive person and wants to enjoy his time at work, especially since this is his first job. What should be an appropriate first step in the situation? A) Let the complainers know that he will work with them but that he doesn't wish to join them in complaining. B) Ask for a transfer to another unit within the facility where the staff is more positive. C) Discuss his concerns with his nurse manager or the unit supervisor. D) Contact a nursing organization with his concerns