A nursing student has been visiting the health service almost daily before final examination week. His/her symptoms are GI upset, sever headache, and dizziness. The doctors have run several tests, all negative
Medications prescribed have been ineffective. The student is worried about having a serious illness. This student is likely experiencing:
A) Hypochondriasis
B) Depersonalization
C) Compensation
D) Overcompensation
A
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The client is attending a clinic held in a church basement for her prenatal care. The client's care is provided by registered nurses and a certified nurse-midwife. This type of prenatal care is an example of:
1. Secondary care. 2. Tertiary care. 3. Community care. 4. Unnecessarily costly care.
Which of the following is an example of theoretical knowledge?
1) A nurse uses sterile technique to catheterize a patient. 2) Room air has an oxygen concentration of 21%. 3) Glucose monitoring machines should be calibrated daily. 4) An irregular apical heart rate should be compared with the radial pulse.
A patient who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy 4 hours ago complains of fullness in the abdomen and mild discomfort. Because his vital signs are stable, the nurse should:
a. ambulate the patient to reduce gas. b. notify the charge nurse of possible he-morrhage. c. position the patient in high Fowler's. d. give the ordered PRN analgesic.
According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which of the following are among the "rights" of delegation? Select all that apply
1. Supervision 2. Evaluation 3. Client 4. Time 5. Task