The nurse and patient are discussing various groups settings and how they might benefit the patient. Which group will the nurse describe as being led by members of the group and not a health care provider?
1. Activity group
2. Psychodynamic group
3. Support group
4. Psychoeducational group
Answer: 3
Explanation: Support groups, or self-help groups, are run by the members themselves, who encourage one another to maintain compliance with treatment and continue to develop interpersonal skills. The other types of therapeutic groups are led by experienced and licensed health care providers.
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a. Use clippers or manicure scissors to trim the nails straight across. b. Apply a hot water bottle to the feet before foot care to soften the tissues. c. Apply over-the-counter preparations to any foot fungus or disease. d. Apply moist wet-to-dry dressing on any cuts and cover with socks.
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a. abdominal distention. b. diminished pulses in the foot. c. "hot spot" felt on cast. d. musty, unpleasant odor to cast.
Although it is not the only source of the organism, honey should not be given to an infant because it might transmit:
1. Botulism 2. Escherichia coli infection 3. Staphylococcal food poisoning 4. Streptococcal sore throat
A nurse is reviewing the immunization schedule for a 9-month-old infant. The schedule notes that the child is due to receive the Rotarix vaccine today
During the assessment, the mother tells the nurse that the child had surgery three weeks ago for intussusception. The nurse knows that: 1. The child should wait to get the vaccine because of the recent surgery. 2. The child should not receive the vaccine because of the past history of intussusception. 3. The child should be positioned so that the medication can be given orally. 4. The child should receive the medication regardless of past history.