A client tells the nurse that he or she worries about everything all day, feels confused, restless. Which should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
A. Generalized anxiety
B. Social anxiety
C. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
D. Panic disorder
Answer: A
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The patient with AIDS asks the nurse why his cytotoxic T cells are so important. What is the nurse's best response to explain the actions of cytotoxic T cells?
A) Cells that are programmed to identify specific proteins or antigens B) Cells that can either destroy a foreign cell or mark it for aggressive destruction C) Cells that respond to chemical indicators of immune activity and stimulate other lymphocytes to be more aggressive and responsive D) Cells that respond to rising levels of chemicals associated with an immune response to suppress or slow the reaction
A community health nurse implements the use of "promotoras" to promote health in migrant communities. Which of the following best describes a promotora?
A) Nonprofessional community outreach worker B) Trained childbirth assistant C) Retired nurses knowledgeable about the area D) Translators
Health problems considered to be stress-related include conditions such as asthma, psoriasis, headache, and:
a. gastritis c. urinary tract infection b. arthritis d. cholecystitis
After establishing the norms of a psychotherapy group, what action will the leader take to establish a therapeutic environment?
1. Encourage detailed member discussion. 2. Familiarize the group members to the purpose of the group. 3. Encourage the group members to take ownership of its function. 4. Ask open-ended questions regarding the quality of the group's function.