When interviewing any client with a personality disorder, the nurse would assess for which of the following?
a. Ability to charm and manipulate people
b. Desire for interpersonal relationships
c. Disruption in some aspects of his or her life
d. Increased need for approval from others
Answer: c. Disruption in some aspects of his or her life
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The nurse evaluates which of the following client statements as validation that the teaching on lithium was effective?
1. I will restrict fluids to 100 ml per eight hours. 2. I will quit taking lithium if I get depressed. 3. I will have my blood levels checked every two to three months. 4. I will have liver function tests every six months.
A nurse who provides care in a campus medical clinic is performing an assessment of a 21-year-old student who has presented for care. After assessment, the nurse determines that the patient has a BMI of 45. What does this indicate?
A) The patient is a normal weight. B) The patient is extremely obese. C) The patient is overweight. D) The patient is mildly obese.
The client with a history of explosive outbursts becomes angry and states, "I am really getting angry." The nurse sees this as:
A) Controlling B) Manipulation C) Progress D) Regression
A client who was diagnosed as infertile is prescribed clomiphene (Clomid). The nurse teaches the client about the medication and evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
1. "This medication increases my estrogen levels so I can ovulate.". 2. "This medication stimulates follicle stimulating hormone (FSH ).". 3. "This medication stimulates leuteinizing hormone (LH ).". 4. "This medication stimulates gonadotropin-releasing hormone.".