A nurse recognizes that a client has a very serious eating disorder and needs immediate counseling and nutritional assistance. Referring the client to health care workers for counseling and nutritional assistance is an example of which process?
a. crisis intervention c. depersonalization
b. defense mechanisms d. local adaptation
A
An acute state of disorganization or crisis occurs when a person's stressors exceed her or his coping ability. The person in a crisis state is unable to function because of extreme anxiety; this state is time-limited and requires immediate intervention to be resolved.
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a. 3 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12
If a patient being treated with warfarin begins therapy with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, the nurse should assess the patient for:
a. blood clots. b. increased bleeding. c. a decreased effect of the antibiotic. d. a decreased effect of the warfarin.
Researchers have found that, because they are more likely than others to move around in bed or try to get out of bed, the individuals who are at highest risk for entrapment are older,
frail adults who experience which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Pain 2. Comfort 3. Confusion 4. Orientation 5. Fecal impaction
When assessing the intellectual abilities of an older adult, the nurse demonstrates an understanding of a major barrier to reliable testing of this population when:
a. sharing with the client that the test can be scheduled at "whatever time is good for you." b. providing the client with frequent rest periods c. stating, "Just take your time and try to relax; there are no wrong answers to this test." d. assuring that the area is well-lit and quiet