A staff nurse decides to ignore an unfavorable evaluation from the nurse manager but now complains about getting little satisfaction from work, feels tired all the time, and can't wait for the shift to end
The nurse's behavior is characteristic of which stage of the general adaptation syndrome? a. Alarm
b. Resistance
c. Exhaustion
d. Resolution
B
During the stage of resistance, one of the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome identified by Selye, the body adapts to stress, functions at a lower than optimal level, and requires a greater than usual expenditure of energy for survival.
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The nurse held a smoking cessation class prior to the upcoming Great American Smokeout, hoping to motivate many individuals to stop smoking by promoting self-efficacy
Which statement made by a participant indicates the highest level of positive self-efficacy according to the Health Belief Model? 1. "I think this time will be different." 2. "I am going to do the best that I can, so that I won't get lung cancer." 3. "I am afraid of getting lung cancer like my father." 4. "I know that this time I will quit smoking permanently."
Which of the following is most likely to indicate pathological changes of the respiratory system rather than changes resulting from the aging process?
a. barrel chest c. diminished cough reflex b. pursed-lip breathing d. loss of alveolar gas exchange
A patient is prescribed a beta-blocker. The nurse realizes that which of the following will occur in this patient?
1. increased blood pressure 2. decreased preload 3. increased contractility 4. decreased heart rate
The nurse is caring for an older adult who is recovering from hip replacement surgery. The client shares with the nurse that he has been using the urinal "a lot but I feel like my bladder isn't emp-ty."
Which of the following statements by the nurse shows the best understanding of the appropriate initial intervention for this particular client? 1. "I'll call your primary care provider and let her know you are having this prob-lem." 2. "I have the ancillary personnel measure your output, so please don't empty your urinal yourself." 3. "I'm going to ask that you please use your call bell and notify me or the ancillary staff each time you void." 4. "I suggest that we try limiting the amount of fluids you are drinking for a few hours and see if that helps."