You have been consistently caring for a patient who is suicidal, but who now tells you, "Nurse, I finally have it all figured out. It's going to be just fine." Your best response to this patient is:
A) "I'm so glad to hear that!"
B) "What a relief for you!"
C) "I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Tell me more."
D) "You have an excellent doctor. I knew things would work out in the end!"
C
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1. "There might be more pain, because the pain response can get worse with aging." 2. "You are most likely correct." 3. "It should not be quite as bad with the newer technology." 4. "Pain responses diminish with age."
A pt with diabetes has signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. The pt has blood glucose of 56 mg/dL, is alert but responds to voice, and is confused and is unable to swallow fluids. What does the nurse do next?
a. give a glass of orange juice with two packets of sugar and continue to monitor the pt b. give a glass of orange or other type of juice and continue to monitor the pt c. give a complex carbohydrate and continue to monitor the pt d. administer D50 IV push
A psychiatric technician asks the nurse to explain the difference between schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia. The information that should serve as the basis for the nurse's re-sponse is the fact that with schizotypal personality disorder:
1. There is greater personality disorganization than in schizophrenia 2. There may be misinterpretation of events but not psychosis 3. The client will be sicker and require longer hospitalization 4. The client will be more outgoing, actively seeking interactions with others
A 22-year-old female is diagnosed with mycobacterial tuberculosis. The physician orders rifampin (Rifadin) 600 mg PO daily. What should the nurse question the patient about?
A) Her diet B) Sun exposure C) Type of exercise she does D) Use of contact lenses