A nurse instructor explains the concept of health to her students. Which of the following statements accurately describes this state of being?
A) Health is a state of optimal functioning.
B) Health is an absence of illness.
C) Health is always an objective state.
D) Health is not determined by the patient.
A
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A nurse is providing instructions to the parents of a 3-month-old with developmental dysplasia of the hip who is being treated with a Pavlik harness
Which statement by the parents demonstrates understanding of the instructions? Select all answers that apply. A) "We need to adjust the straps so that they are snug but not too tight.". B) "We should change her diaper without taking her out of the harness.". C) "We need to check the area behind her knees for redness and irritation.". D) "We need to send the harness to the dry cleaners to have it cleaned.". E) "We need to call the doctor if she is not able to actively kick her legs.".
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a. sleep problems b. changes in appetite c. irritability and aggression d. lack of energy and motivation
The psychiatric–mental health nurse is working with a male adolescent who is having difficulty during the night due to enuresis (bed-wetting)
Which of the following statements would indicate that the nurse is employing a behavioral therapy approach in working with this client? A) "What does it feel like on your skin when you awaken during the night with a wet bed?" B) "Can you tell me if there is anyone you think of in particular when you awaken from wetting your bed?" C) "The next time you awaken with a wet bed, we will put you in the bathtub of cold water to wash you off and to remind you not to wet your bed." D) "Each time you awaken with a dry bed, we will give you a token to use at the gift shop. How would you feel about that plan?"