Phobias are annoying, but they are never serious enough to disable the person.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A patient with attention deficit disorder is admitted to the hospital with type 1 diabetes. Which nursing diagnosis is commonly yet inappropriately used but should be avoided for this type of patient? Assume there are data to support all the diagnoses
1) Deficient Knowledge (disease process) 2) Impaired ability to learn related to fear and anxiety 3) Difficulty learning related to cognitive developmental level 4) Lack of motivation to learn related to feelings of powerlessness
The nurse is instructing a patient who is experiencing chronic nausea and vomiting about antiemetic therapy. What is the most important precaution the nurse teaches the patient?
a. "Rinse your mouth frequently to reduce the unpleasant sensation of dry mouth." b. "Report any constipation lasting two days or longer to your prescriber." c. "Wear sunscreen and protective clothing when going outdoors." d. "Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while taking this drug."
What might be appropriate nursing goals for working with a multiproblem family? Select all that apply
A. Assure the family you will continue to be there to help them with their problems. B. Describe how one person's thoughts and behaviors affect another family member. C. Express the nurse's own feelings about the family and its situation. D. Give feedback on emotions and behavior and distinguish between them. E. Role-model circular communication with adequate ambiguity and vagueness. F. Work towards small but achievable success in small areas.
You must transfer an alert patient to the MRI department on a stretcher. The patient does not have a physician's order for side rails when in bed. You should
A) leave the side rails down on the stretcher. B) fasten the seat belt on the stretcher only. C) fasten the seat belt and raise the side rails. D) ask the nurse to call for physician clarification.