A client is pacing in the hallway with clenched fists and a flushed face. He is yelling and swearing. Which phase of the aggression cycle is he in?
a. Anger
b. Triggering
c. Escalation
d. Crisis
Ans: c. Escalation
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How does the nurse researcher know when data saturation has been reached?
a. When the participants all agree on the themes derived from the study b. When the ideas or information coming from new participants have been expressed previously by other participants c. When the emerging themes are congruent with those developed as a result of previous studies of the same phenomenon d. When the participants are no longer interested or willing to discuss their experiences or feelings
A pregnant patient overhears the examiner referring to a positive Hegar sign and asks what this means. Which response by the nurse best explains this sign?
1. Hegar sign refers to the softening of the lower uterine segment during pregnancy. 2. Hegar sign refers to the skin changes noted in early pregnancy. 3. Hegar sign refers to the softening of the cervix during the early stages of pregnancy. 4. Hegar sign refers to the changes in color of the vaginal mucosa during pregnancy.
The nurse is caring for a patient who will be receiving PN. To reduce the risk of developing sep-sis, the nurse
a. Takes down a running bag of TPN after 36 hours. b. Runs lipids for no longer than 24 hours. c. Wears a sterile mask when changing the CVC dressing. d. Wears clean gloves when changing the CVC dressing.
A client will be prescribed an oral corticosteroid for treatment of a rash. The prescriber says, "In order to avoid adverse effects, I am prescribing the smallest amount possible." What other prescribing regimens could the nurse suggest to achieve this same effect?
1. Give the oral medication every other day. 2. Administer a larger dose for a few days and then gradually decrease the dose until the medication is discontinued. 3. Use a topical application instead of an oral product. 4. Start with a small dose and work up to the desired dose. 5. Administer the doses intramuscularly for the first few days of treatment.