A mother of three young children is newly diagnosed with breast cancer. She is intensely committed to fighting the cancer
She believes she can control her cancer to some degree with a positive attitude and feelings of inner strength. Which of the following traits is she demonstrating that is linked to health and healing?
a. Invincibility
b. Hardiness
c. Baseline strength
d. Vulnerability
ANS: B
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A) Treatments B) Duration C) Location D) Onset
The nurse is finishing an admission assessment for Mrs. M who was admitted during a previous shift
While doing the medical psychosocial history, the following facts come to light: Two years ago, she was treated for a major depressive episode; she practices Islam; she lives in the area of town where there are many Muslim people; and she comes from a wealthy family. Her hair is visibly dry and dull, and she mentions that her hand grip has gotten weaker over the last few months. Because of the findings during this assessment, the nurse decides to refer her to the dietitian for a nutrition assessment. What in the medical psychosocial assessment might lead to a nutritional deficiency? A) The culture she lives in B) It is Ramadan, and Mrs. M practices Islam. C) Her hair is dry and dull. D) She has had a major depressive episode.
The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old who just delivered a 32-weeks'-gestation stillborn infant with numerous defects. In caring for this patient, the nurse knows that:
1. The patient will likely do no grieving, as she is so young and the pregnancy was probably a mistake in any case. 2. Adolescents have a sense of invulnerability, an "It can't happen to me" mentality. 3. The patient's mother will handle her daughter's grief, so the nurse doesn't need to be concerned. 4. The nurse will remove the baby before the patient sees it.
A client is prescribed a medication and is concerned it might have teratogenic effects. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "Let me check the pregnancy risk category of the drug." 2. "Are you in your first trimester of pregnancy?" 3. "If your health care provider ordered the medication, it should be okay." 4. "You should avoid taking any medications while pregnant."