The crisis that occurs as an individual moves from young adulthood to middle age and becomes
concerned with loss of his youthful appearance would be assessed by the nurse as a(n) crisis.
a. situational
b. maturational
c. reactive
d. adventitious
B
Maturational crises occur when a person arrives at a new stage of development and finds that old
coping styles are ineffective but has not yet developed new strategies. Option A: Situational crises
arise from sources external to the individual, such as divorce and job loss. Option C: No
classification called reactive crisis exists. Option D: Adventitious crises occur when disasters such
as natural disasters (e.g., floods, hurricanes), war, or violent crimes disrupt coping.
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1. The goal is to not bring in any outside infections to the child, as pneumonia can be a complication. 2. The goal is to prevent the spread of the virus to any of the health-care workers and other patients. 3. The goal is to prevent a massive outbreak within the community. 4. The goal is to provide a quiet environment for the child to rest.
A nurse is caring for a client with delirium. What should the nurse assess for in this client?
A) Complete loss of muscle control B) Inability to use objects properly C) Inability to eat or swallow D) Altered level of consciousness
The serosa stage of lochia usually occurs between day __________ and ______¬¬____ and the lochia is a _______¬¬¬___ or __________ color, and the amount is normally __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
It is important for patients to take prescribed antibiotics until they have ________ all the doses.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).