A student from a rural area of the country who enrolls in a large city college is overwhelmed by the differences in expectations and communications. This student mentions to the college nurse that she is feeling overwhelmed
The nurse would suspect that this student is likely experiencing the condition called ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
culture shock
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The psychiatric–mental health nurse is working with the new graduate nurse who is orienting to the psychiatric unit. Which comment by the new graduate indicates further clarification of the generalist-nursing role is needed?
1. "I would feel better if you would look at my documentation that addresses progress toward treatment goals." 2. "I will spend time each day evaluating the effectiveness of the therapeutic milieu." 3. "I am a little nervous about conducting psychotherapy with clients." 4. "I am doing some reading on how to incorporate complementary interventions into treatment plans."
The nurse understands that the clinical definition of sterility is failure to conceive after _____ months of frequent, unprotected sex
a. 6 b. 12 c. 18 d. 24
The effectiveness of I-statements depends on the relationship between the involved individuals and whether they had lunch together during a previous shift
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
An adult outpatient diagnosed with major depression has a history of several suicide attempts by overdose. Given this patient's history and diagnosis, which antidepressant medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed?
a. Amitriptyline (Elavil), a sedating tricyclic medication b. Fluoxetine (Prozac), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor c. Desipramine (Norpramin), a stimulating tricyclic medication d. Tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor