A psychiatric nurse is preparing to receive a client with anorexia nervosa. According to biological theorists, anorexia may be caused partly by:
A) A fixation in the oral stage of psychosexual development.
B) Excessively controlling and perfectionist parenting styles.
C) Dysfunction in the hypothalamus.
D) Aloof and disconnected family relationships.
C
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The occupational health nurse is caring for an employee who is complaining of bilateral eye pain after a cleaning solution splashed into the employee's eyes. Which action will the nurse take first?
a. Apply ice packs to both eyes. b. Flush the eyes with sterile saline. c. Apply antiseptic ophthalmic ointment to the eyes. d. Cover the eyes with dry sterile patches and shields.
A client is experiencing changes in taste. What can the nurse do to improve this client's gustatory sense?
1. Suggest eating each food separately. 2. Offer foods with a variety of flavors. 3. Recommend eating foods that are cold. 4. Promote sips of water between eating different foods. 5. Encourage the client to consume foods of different textures.
Social justice refers to providing humane care and social support for the most disadvantaged members of society. How can nurses promote social justice? Nurses can:
1. Contact lawmakers about the hazards of being a vulnerable person 2. Assist in homeless shelters to promote the health and well-being of residents 3. Function as advocates for policy changes to improve social, economic, and envi-ronmental factors that predispose vulnerable populations to poor health 4. Refer to Healthy People 2010 for guidance in social policy mandates
When you get the results, his international normalized ratio (INR) is critical at 7.2
What is the danger of this INR level?