The nurse is providing family counseling for a client who has recently been discharged from acute care and is living with her family
The family is concerned because the client has been away from home for extended periods has refused to explain the absences. The client states she feels shamed because: A) Family monitoring feels like mistrust.
B) Family members constantly remind her of the support they are lending.
C) Shame is a symptom of mental illness.
D) She does not feel "normal.".
A
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The nurse should tell the patient that recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be: 1. 25–35 pounds, regardless of a patient's pre-pregnant weight. 2. More than 25–35 pounds for an overweight patient. 3. More than 25–35 pounds for an underweight woman. 4. The same for a normal-weight woman as for an overweight woman.
During the health history of the nervous system, a patient tells the nurse about being diagnosed with grand mal seizures. What should the nurse ask the patient to determine characteristic symptoms of the seizures?
A) "At what age did the seizures begin?" B) "When was the last seizure?" C) "How often do the seizures occur?" D) "What occurs after the seizure?"
The client who has recovered from chickenpox has what type of immunity to this disease?
A. Natural acquired active immunity B. Artificial acquired active immunity C. Natural acquired passive immunity D. Artificial acquired passive immunity
Which statement about preoperative care is correct?
A) The psychosocial needs of a patient are not a concern prior to surgery. B) Preoperative care involves the preparation and management of a patient. C) You will always prepare the skin the night before surgery. D) Encourage the patient to cough, turn, and breathe deeply to prevent respiratory problems from developing.