The nurse sees patients in the outpatient clinic. Which should the nurse recognize as an indicator that a patient has schizotypal personality disorder?
1. The patient is awkward and has a flat affect.
2. That patient has odd mannerisms and eccentric dress.
3. The patient is suspicious and distrustful.
4. The patient shows a lack of remorse for others.
2. That patient has odd mannerisms and eccentric dress.
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An 80-year-old with arthritis has difficulty walking. The patient tells the nurse, "It's awful to be old. Every day is a struggle. No one cares about old people.". Select the nurse's best response
a. "Everyone here cares about old people. That's why we work here.". b. "It sounds like you're having a difficult time. Tell me about it.". c. "Let's not focus on the negative. Tell me something good.". d. "You are still able to get around, and your mind is alert.".
Poor maintenance of contact lenses has contributed to severe corneal abrasions in a middle-aged patient. Because of the acute pain associated with this health problem, the patient has been prescribed topical anesthetic eye drops
The patient should be cautioned not to overuse these eye drops because doing so may result in: A) Decreased effectiveness B) Bacterial or viral infection C) Softening of the cornea D) Astigmatism
The nurse is caring for a client who has low back pain (LBP) from a work-related injury. Which measures does the nurse incorporate into the client's plan of care?
a. Apply moist heat continuously to the af-fected area. b. Use ice packs or ice massage for 1 to 2 hours over the affected area. c. Apply heat packs for 20 to 30 minutes at least four times daily. d. Advise the client to avoid hot baths or showers.
The nurse conducts the newborn examination at the mother's bedside. Two advantages to this method are:
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