Which of the following concerns is considered a major contemporary issue that requires the psychiatric mental health nurse to address both psychiatric mental health issues and larger social issues?
a. addictions
b. aging
c. chronic illness
d. schizophrenia
A
Addiction is a major contemporary issue of concern to both psychiatric nursing and society. Other issues of major concern include domestic violence, homelessness, and poverty. Funding to address these issues has not been sufficient. These issues are among the priority issues to be addressed according to Healthy People 2010.
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A) Oxygen via a nasal cannula B) Mechanical ventilation C) Oxygen via a facial mask D) Oxygen via a venturi mask
A patient returns from surgery with a nasogastric tube and intermittent gastric suction to provide abdominal decompression. Which of the following are correct nursing activities for managing the equipment and drainage? Choose all that apply
1) Wear nonsterile procedure gloves when emptying the drainage container. 2) When irrigating the nasogastric tube, use sterile water. 3) Wear sterile gloves when irrigating the nasogastric tube. 4) Apply water-soluble lubricant if the patient's lips are dry.
The nurse clarifies that the optimum time for a young man to perform a testicular exam is:
a. After the first voiding in the morning b. After a hot bath or shower c. After strenuous exercise d. Before going to sleep at night