A coworker is noted to be very organized. However, you see that he is always making lists and citing the rules of the organization. He wants all his projects to be perfect and gets very upset when things happen that make him miss his deadlines
The coworker is exhibiting signs of which personality disorder? a. Avoidant
b. Obsessive-compulsive
c. Histrionic
d. Dependent
B
Patients who have a preoccupation with perfectionism, orderliness, and control have an obses-sive-compulsive personality disorder. These patients may be anxious and attempt to maintain the perfectionism. The patient data in this question demonstrate the elements of obses-sive-compulsive disorder.
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A. Administer the injection. B. Begin CPR. C. Call 911 immediately. D. Give half the injection.
Primary prevention activities a nurse can perform related to substance abuse include (Select all that apply)
a. education to prevent substance abuse. b. focusing on relapse prevention. c. identification of risk factors for abuse. d. medical detoxification. e. referral to support and self-help groups.
Teera is a 22-year-old woman who is experiencing her third pregnancy. Her obstetrical history includes one first trimester elective abortion and one first trimester spontaneous abortion
Teera is a semivegetarian who drinks milk and eats yogurt and fish as part of her daily intake. The perinatal nurse discusses Teera's diet with her as she may be deficient in: Select all answers that apply: A) Iron B) Magnesium C) Zinc D) Vitamin B12
The appearance of fluorescein stain at the nostril opening is an abnormal finding when a fluorescein stain test is performed.
a. true b. false