A female college student comes to the counseling center and tells the nurse she is afraid of her boyfriend. She states, "He is so jealous and overprotective; he wants to know where I am and who I'm with every minute
" The nurse recognizes this as which of the following? A) An overreaction on the part of the student
B) A situation requiring a restraining order
C) The boyfriend is insecure and needs reassurance
D) The tension-building phase of the violence cycle
D
Feedback: In tension building, the abuser attempts to establish complete control over the victim's actions.
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A patient admitted with heart failure is complaining of persistent nausea. The nurse recognizes that gastrointestinal distress associated with right-sided heart failure is caused by:
A) Venous stasis and venous engorgement within the abdominal organs B) An anxiety and stress response by the patient C) Constipation from decreased gastrointestinal motility D) Urinary retention due to lack of renal perfusion
An older client with a history of constipation is prescribed an opioid analgesic for postoperative pain. What should the nurse include in this client's plan of care to avoid the pain management complication of constipation? Select all that apply.
1. Mix psyllium in 4 ounces of water. 2. Provide stool softeners as prescribed. 3. Monitor for adequate daily fluid intake. 4. Increase ingestion of fresh fruit each day. 5. Offer senna tea each evening before sleep.
The nurse is working with clients from different cultural backgrounds than the nurse's own. Which of the following situations would illustrate prejudice on the nurse's part?
A) Taking general knowledge from literature and applying it to the situation B) Understanding that all culture members will have the same beliefs C) Bringing previous negative information and experiences into this situation D) Making an assumption that all members of each culture are alike
MC The March of Dimes has instituted a public awareness campaign to decrease premature births. It has also conducted media campaigns to raise public awareness of this health problem in addition to research about prematurity and government
lobbying efforts. Official government efforts to address prematurity include research and public awareness. The March of Dimes is a voluntary agency. The primary emphasis of the March of Dimes campaign is on: A. Funding, research, and education. B. Education, policy development, and funding. C. Research, education, and policy development. D. Policy development, research, and public health practice.