The nurse, caring for a patient who was laid off from work prior to the hospitalization, realizes this patient is at risk for which of the following:
a. disturbed sensory perception c. disturbed thought processes
b. social isolation d. risk for injury
B
Factors related to Social Isolation include communicable diseases, hospitalization, and unemployment.
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Which of the following is a priority psychosocial outcome for a patient who has had a radical neck dissection?
A) He indicates acceptance of altered appearance and demonstrates positive self-image. B) He freely expresses needs and concerns related to postoperative pain management. C) He compensates effectively for alteration in ability to communicate related to dysarthria. D) He demonstrates effective stress management techniques to promote muscle relaxation.
A client has delivered twins. The first twin was stillborn, and the second is in the intensive care nursery, recovering quickly from respiratory distress. The client is crying softly and says, "I wish my baby could have lived."
Which is the most therapeutic response? a. "How soon do you plan to have another baby?" b. "Don't be sad. At least you have one healthy baby." c. "I have a friend who lost a twin and she's doing just fine now." d. "I am so sorry about your loss. Would you like to talk about it?"
A staff nurse has been asked to present information on theoretical frameworks to a group of nursing students who are attending the college nearby. Which of the following characteristics would the nurse use in her description of theoretical frameworks?
A) Narrower than a theory B) More local than global C) Not validated in scientific testing D) Simple rather than complex
The nurse educator is discussing human chromosomes with her students, and knows that the teaching has been effective when a student makes which statement?
1. "All humans have 48 chromosomes and 2 sex chromosomes." 2. "Human chromosomes are shaped like a 'Y'." 3. "Humans have 46 chromosomes, 2 of which are the sex chromosomes." 4. "Only certain body cells contain the chromosomes."