A nurse is working with a client who is concerned about discrimination in the workplace based on a current mental health diagnosis. Which legislation has prohibited discrimination for persons with mental disorders?
a. National Mental Health Act
b. American with Disabilities Act
c. Developmental Disabilities Act
d. Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act
B
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibited discrimination and promoted opportunities for persons with mental disorders.
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The mother-baby nurse must be able to recognize what sign of thrombophlebitis?
a. Visible varicose veins b. Positive Homans' sign c. Local tenderness, heat, and swelling d. Pedal edema in the affected leg
A client states, "I am not smart enough to learn how to take care of my mother, and I just don't think I can do it." This is an example of
A) Self-perception B) Self-knowledge C) Self-expectation D) Social self
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Which is the correct sequence for bladder training with closed urinary drainage? 1 . Open the clamp and allow the bladder to drain by gravity into the drainage bag. Repeat the procedure. 2 . Explain the procedure and position the client in the supine position. 3 . Record the procedure on the client's electronic medical record, including urinary output. Clamp the catheter tubing for 1 to 2 hours. 4 . Put on disposable gloves and clamp the catheter tubing for 1 to 2 hours. A) 1, 3, 2, 4 B) 2, 4, 1, 3 C) 3, 1, 4, 2 D) 4, 2, 3, 1