Poor mental health is demonstrated by _________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
maladaptive behavior
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A patient has a colostomy in the descending (sigmoid) colon and wants to control bowel evacuation and possibly stop wearing an ostomy pouch. To help achieve this goal, the nurse should teach the patient to:
a. Call the primary care provider if the stoma becomes pale, dusky, or black b. Limit the intake of gas-forming foods such as cabbage, onions, and fish c. Irrigate the stoma to produce a bowel movement on a schedule d. Avoid returning to the use of an ostomy appliance if he becomes ill
The nurse could safely delegate which task to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
1. Removal of antiemboli stockings to wash the feet and legs, then reapply the stockings 2. Assessing the client's circulation to the feet every 4 hours while wearing antiembolism stockings 3. Evaluating for presence of Homans' sign 4. Measuring and fitting the client for antiembolism stockings
The nurse is discussing breast self-examination with a 20-year-old patient. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further education?
1. "Lying down will help me to feel all of my breast tissue." 2. "A firm ridge in the lower curve of my breast is normal." 3. "I should examine my breasts on the first day of my menstrual period." 4. "The fact that I have breast implants does not negate my need to perform a monthly breast self-examination."
Which statement made by the client taking an immunosuppressive agent to manage rheumatoid arthritis would require further teaching by the nurse?
1. "I should drink a lot of fluids like grapefruit juice.". 2. "I know I'll have to cope with having my blood drawn regularly.". 3. "This medication may cause damage to my kidneys.". 4. "If I experience any joint pain, I can take ibuprofen as needed every 4 hours.".