A psychiatric nurse arranges for a client with bulimia to participate in a behavioral modification program. The nurse understands that behavioral modification programs designed for clients with eating disorders attempt to:
A) Control the client's maladaptive behaviors.
B) Ignore the client's maladaptive behaviors.
C) Focus on adaptive behaviors.
D) Provide control to the client.
D
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The partner of a pregnant patient at 16 weeks' gestation accompanies her to the clinic. The partner tells you that the baby just doesn't seem real to him, and he's having a hard time relating to his partner's fatigue and food aversions
Which of the following statements would be best for the nurse to make? 1. "If you would concentrate harder, you'd be aware of the reality of this pregnancy." 2. "My husband had no problem with this. What was your childhood like?" 3. "You might need professional psychological counseling. Ask your physician." 4. "Many men feel this way. Feeling the baby move will help make it real."
A nurse working in the emergency department (ED) notes that a healthcare provider smells strongly of alcohol and appears confused. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Contact the charge nurse to report the problem. B) Tell the healthcare provider to attend AA. C) Report the healthcare provider to the hospital CEO. D) Report the healthcare provider to the state licensing board.
The client experienced female circumcision as a puberty ritual while living in Africa as a child. For which condition should the nurse monitor the client as an adult?
A) Tendency for postpartum hemorrhage B) Chronic urinary tract infection C) Early menopause D) Increased menstrual flow
The nurse recognizes that the client, based on the imbalance that is present, will require fluid re-placement with isotonic solution. One of the isotonic solutions that may be ordered by the health care provider is:
1. 0.45% saline 2. Lactated Ringer's 3. 5% dextrose in normal saline 4. 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's