A 28-year-old business executive has been feeling increasingly depressed over the past few months. She reports feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of her job. The client states, "Last week I didn't file a report on time"
The client fails to mention, however, that her division still won the bid. A nurse documents that the client's thinking reflects which cognitive error?
A) Dichotomous thinking
B) Catastrophic thinking
C) Magnification
D) Overgeneralization
C
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A patient has been admitted to the ICU following a car wreck in which she suffered blunt, penetrating trauma. She has lost quite a bit of blood and is in shock
Which of the following conditions should the nurse expect in this patient? Select all that apply. A) Hypotension B) Vasodilation of afferent arterioles C) Increased glomerular filtration rate D) Anuria E) Homeostasis F) Effective autoregulation
The nurse attempts to avoid a pressure ulcer for a bedridden patient by turning the patient frequently and moving to which favorable position?
a. Back-lying b. Full lateral c. 30-degree lateral d. Full prone position
A patient comes to the health clinic complaining of tremors and hyperexcitability. The nursing assessment reveals exophthalmos. The patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of which of the following?
A) Hypothyroidism B) Hyperthyroidism C) Diabetes D) Adrenal gland tumor
The nurse is trying to obtain some information about family relationships from the client. Which of the following statements is best?
A) "Is it upsetting for you to talk about your family?" B) "Is your family ready for you to come home?" C) "How is your family?" D) "Tell me your feelings about your family situation."