The nurse is assessing a client's self-concept because it helps in determining whether a client will engage in health promotion behaviors. Self-concept is a(n):
a. individual's perception of physical self.
b. shaper of behavior.
c. individual's belief about her ability to perform a behavior.
d. individual's perception of self.
ANS: D
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1. "I shouldn't squeeze my blackheads or pimples." 2. "I need to watch my diet and cut out all chocolates." 3. "I should avoid applying drying materials, such as astringents, to my face" 4. "I should wash my hands frequently and avoid touching my face."
A nurse is effective in crisis work when the nurse: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Collaborates with other health professionals. 2. Stays in control of clients. 3. Has realistic expectations. 4. Respects clients. 5. Develops own outlets for stress.
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A. Alcohol B. Heroin C. Cocaine D. LSD
A middle-aged woman has acromegaly as a result of a pituitary adenoma that was found and removed when she was a teenager
The physician is suspecting that the tumor has returned and has ordered a diagnostic work-up. A glucose load is ordered. If the tumor has returned, the nurse would expect which of the following results? A) The glucoses load will suppress GH level. B) The growth hormone level will not be suppressed following glucose load. C) The glucose load will raise her serum glucose level to the point of requiring insulin. D) There will be no change in the serum growth hormone level following the glucose load.