The nurse observes that a new client uses overgeneralizations, catastrophizing, and personalization during the admission assessment. Select the priority nursing diagnosis
A) Risk for social isolation
B) Risk for chronic low self-esteem
C) Risk for impaired social interaction
D) Risk for disturbed thought processes
D
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A nurse sees clients in an osteoporosis clinic. Which client should the nurse see first?
a. Client taking calcium with vitamin D (Os-Cal) who reports flank pain 2 weeks ago b. Client taking ibandronate (Boniva) who cannot remember when the last dose was c. Client taking raloxifene (Evista) who reports unilateral calf swelling d. Client taking risedronate (Actonel) who reports occasional dyspepsia
A patient is diagnosed with Prinzmetal angina. Which assessment findings would the nurse attribute to this diagnosis?
1. The patient experiences lightheadedness that occurs at rest. 2. The patient has chest pain that lasts several hours. 3. The patient can predict the level of activity that will cause the pain. 4. The patient is awakened from sleep by chest pain. 5. The patient has chest pain that is not related to physical activity.
A schizophrenic client is being assessed by the nurse. The client is demonstrating positive symptoms. Which symptoms would be considered positive? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Hallucinations 2. Lack of interest 3. Disorganized thoughts 4. Lack of responsiveness 5. Disorganized speech
A 30-year-old client working arrives at the community clinic complaining of difficulty
sleeping. Which hormone should the nurse explain is responsible for regulating the sleep–wake cycle? A) Melatonin B) Erythropoietin C) Gastrin D) Somatostatin