A nurse working in a mental health center would determine which patient to be the best candidate for a spirituality-based 12-step intervention program?
a. A patient who has generalized anxiety disorder
b. A patient who has an addiction to alcohol
c. A patient with a personality disorder
d. A patient who has agoraphobia
B
Spirituality-based intervention programs, such as 12-step programs, which encourage the individual to surrender control to an external supreme being, are commonly used treatments for addictive disorders, including addiction to alcohol.
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A patient who recently underwent carotid endarterectomy is exhibiting signs of stroke. Which intervention or interventions should the nurse take to assess this patient's neurological function? Select all that apply
A) Measure chest tube output. B) Assess eye movement. C) Monitor level of consciousness. D) Assess urine output.
Maintaining balance can become increasingly difficult as age increases. Which normal characteristic(s) of an older adult's musculoskeletal system potentially contribute(s) to this mobility problem?
a. Stability of joints b. Decrease in muscle bulk c. Limited range of motion d. Abnormal joint contours e. Decreased tissue regeneration f. Impaired glucose metabolism
Which of the following statements are true regarding depression in the elderly? (Select all that apply.)
a. Highest rates are among individuals who receive long-term care. b. It is a normal consequence of aging. c. Most depressed older adults volunteer to share their feelings. d. Depression is higher in elderly women than elderly men. e. Older adults express feelings of depression in more subtle ways than younger persons.
Which research group labeled task behaviors "initiating structure"?
a. Ohio State studies b. Michigan studies c. Blake and Mouton d. Stogdill and Zacaro