The nurse has been working with a client who experiences anxiety. The goal is that the client will identify early symptoms of anxiety. Which outcome would the nurse evaluate as indicative that the client is making progress toward this goal? The client:
1. Retrospectively connects stress situations and anxiety
2. Reports no symptoms of anxiety for 1 week
3. Practices relaxation techniques daily
4. Recognizes that others also experience anxiety
ANS: 1
This indicates growth in learning the precipitants of anxiety. Option 2 is not realistic. Option 3 is beneficial but not related to the goal. Option 4 reduces egocentricity but is not related to the goal.
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a. depends on the instructor to make the student learn. b. requires faculty only for testing. c. assumes ownership of the learning. d. does not readily respond to instruction.
You are caring for a client who is scheduled for a PTCA this evening. The patient asks you what complications can happen during the procedure. What should the nurse answer?
A) "Complications that can occur during a PTCA include dissection of the ductus arteriosa." B) "Complications that can occur during a PTCA include hyposensitivity of the heart muscle." C) "Complications that can occur during a PTCA include vasospasm of the coronary artery." D) "Complications that can occur during a PTCA include closure of the pulmonary artery."
The nurse has taken a position in a clinic in an area where fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is prevalent. What information should the nurse's manager provide?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. FAS is found mostly in the economically disadvantaged population. 2. The most common cause of intellectual disorders that are not inherited is the use of alcohol by the pregnant woman. 3. FAS is common but occurs only when the mother is a very heavy drinker. 4. Children with FAS may be at risk for addictions. 5. FAS is caused by a created genetic disease.
The patient at the out patient clinic is reluctant to identify her sexual contacts. The nurse explains that the reporting of contacts is essential to:
1. slow transmission and spread. 2. increase public awareness. 3. increase state funding for treatment. 4. collect data for research.