Which of the following best describes the disorder that was first recognized in veterans following the Korean and Vietnam Wars?
a. Depression
b. Bipolar disorder
c. Posttraumatic stress disorder
d. Paranoid schizophrenic disorder
C
Posttraumatic stress disorder was initially discovered in veterans who had been involved in armed conflicts. The other disorders also occur in veterans but were not first recognized in soldiers who were fighting wars.
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After assessing a client who is receiving an amiodarone intravenous infusion for unstable ventricular tachycardia, the nurse documents the findings and compares these with the previous assessment findings:
Vital Signs Nursing Assessment Time: 0800 Temperature: 98 ° F Heart rate: 68 beats/min Blood pressure: 135/60 mm Hg Respiratory rate: 14 breaths/min Oxygen saturation: 96% Oxygen therapy: 2 L nasal cannula Time: 1000 Temperature: 98.2 ° F Heart rate: 50 beats/min Blood pressure: 132/57 mm Hg Respiratory rate: 16 breaths/min Oxygen saturation: 95% Oxygen therapy: 2 L nasal cannula Time: 0800 Client alert and oriented. Cardiac rhythm: normal sinus rhythm. Skin: warm, dry, and appropriate for race. Respirations equal and unlabored. Client denies shortness of breath and chest pain. Time: 1000 Client alert and oriented. Cardiac rhythm: sinus bradycardia. Skin: warm, dry, and appropriate for race. Respirations equal and unlabored. Client denies shortness of breath and chest pain. Client voids 420 mL of clear yellow urine. Based on the assessments, which action should the nurse take? a. Stop the infusion and flush the IV. b. Slow the amiodarone infusion rate. c. Administer IV normal saline. d. Ask the client to cough and deep breathe.
A 10-year-old child who has been hospitalized frequently and for long periods of time has the nursing diagnosis of delayed growth and development. Which action by the child would demonstrate that outcomes for this diagnosis have been met?
A. Able to play harmoniously with peers B. Does own homework independently C. Seeks out parental approval for activities D. Selects age-appropriate games and toys
Which comes first?
1. Management 2. Leadership 3. Organization 4. Participation
Which of the following beliefs is an essential component of holistic healthcare? Choose all that apply
1) Illness occurs when there is a shift in an individual's balance. 2) Regardless of the type of care received, ultimately all healing is self-healing. 3) More healthcare resources should be focused on alternative healers. 4) Illness can create an opportunity for personal and spiritual growth.