The nurse leader of a cognitive therapy group for persons with dysphasia would use the technique of
A. negative reinforcement.
B. conflict suppression.
C. clarification.
D. flooding to desensitize a client to anxiety.
Ans: C. clarification.
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Which referral can the nurse make to best meet this client's needs and address potential complications of the condition? The nurse should request a referral to a a. chaplain for spiritual distress related to the chronic nature of the disease. b. chemical dependency counselor to assess and treat substance abuse. c. medical nutritionist to assess and treat the client's malnutrition. d. surgeon to assess whether or not this client can be treated surgically.
Place in correct order the steps for obtaining capillary blood glucose sampling. A) Cleanse the side of the client's finger.B) Apply the blood to the test strip.C) Pierce the skin with a lancet.D) Calibrate the blood glucose meter.E) Apply clean gloves.F) Wipe away the first drop of blood.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following drugs is generally preferred for complicated urinary tract infections caused by gram-negative species of Klebsiella?
A. Cephalosporin B. Doxycycline C. Azithromycin D. Levofloxacin
The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that __________ is the leading cause of infant death in the United States
a. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome b. Respiratory distress of newborns c. Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight d. Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities