The primary gain associated with developing physical symptoms in response to stress is to:
A) Accept dependency
B) Decrease anxiety
C) Experience attention
D) Suppress anger
B
Feedback: Primary gain is always relief of stress, anxiety, or conflicting/unacceptable emotions. Being sick provides direct external benefits, such as relief from anxiety, conflict, or distress.
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The nurse suspects a pediatric patient is experiencing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). What laboratory finding correlates to this condition?
A. HCO3 of 22 mEq/L B. PCO2 of 88 mm Hg C. pH of 7.34 D. PO2 of 60 mm Hg
When a client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia was discharged from the unit 6 months ago,
the plan was for him to take chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 300 mg po daily. He tells the nurse he stopped taking his pills after a few months because they made him feel like a "zombie.". The common side effects the nurse should validate with the client include a. sweating, nausea, and diarrhea. b. sedation and muscle stiffness. c. headache, watery eyes, and runny nose. d. mild fever, sore throat, and skin rash.
Review of a patient's medical record reveals the presence of petechiae. How would the nurse interpret this information? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The patient will have a maculopapular rash that extends over at least 30% of the body. 2. The patient has sustained damage to capillary blood vessels. 3. The patient has sustained bruising trauma. 4. The patient will have small purple or red spots. 5. The patient probably has an infection distal to the point where the petechiae begin.
Nurses can avoid making inappropriate judgments about another's moral capabilities by:
a. understanding that all people have the same ethical, moral, and cultural values; they are just called by different names. b. keeping strict adherence to hospital and unit guidelines while caring for the patient and patient's family. c. understanding varying perspectives from which moral decisions are made by both the nurse and the patient. d. all of the above.