Rumination disorder is a poorly understood condition of young children. This refers to
A) a habit of eating nonfood substances.
B) excessive worrying about friendships.
C) fear of moving objects.
D) rechewing undigested food.
D
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When a patient with a personality disorder uses manipulation as a way of getting needs met, the staff agree to use limit setting as an intervention. How does limit setting work to reduce manipulation?
a. Limit setting indulges the patient's desire for attention from staff. b. It gives the patient a different concern on which to focus his anger. c. External controls provide security while internal controls are developing. d. When staff limit the patient's behavior, he is no longer anxious about it.
An older patient is receiving feedings through a permanent feeding tube. Which nursing intervention will decrease this patient's risk of aspiration?
1. Administer formulas that contain fiber. 2. Keep the head of the bed elevated at a 30 to 45 degree angle. 3. The risk of aspiration no longer exists after a permanent feeding tube has been placed. 4. Flush the tube with water before and after each medication administered through the tube.
The nurse plans to complete a thorough assessment of an older patient. Which method should the nurse use to gather the most complete information?
a. Use a geriatric assessment instrument to evaluate the patient. b. Ask the patient to write down medical problems and medications. c. Interview both the patient and the primary caregiver for the patient. d. Review the patient's medical record for a history of medical problems.
A nurse is teaching a patient who has congested lungs how to keep secretions thin and more easily coughed up and expectorated. What would be one self-care measure to teach?
A) Limit oral intake of fluids to less than 500 mL per day. B) Increase oral intake of fluids to 2 to 3 quarts per day. C) Maintain bedrest for at least 3 days. D) Take warm baths every night for a week.