A client with borderline personality disorder dramatically expresses feelings about each nurse on the staff, stating that only one nurse is understanding and trustworthy — namely, the nurse the client is talking to at the time. This client is demonstrating which behavior?
A. Confidentiality
B. Splitting
C. Empathy
D. Gnawing
Answer: B. Splitting
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
A nurse will instruct a patient who is taking a sulfonamide for a urinary tract infection to avoid which of the following while on drug therapy?
A) Milk B) Tea C) Cola D) Cranberry juice
The parents of a preschool-age child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ask what can be done to treat the disorder
When responding to the parents, which health care professionals should the nurse tell the parents will take part in their child's care? Select all that apply. A) Social services B) Laboratory C) Speech therapy D) Play therapy E) Public health agency
The nurse uses a common nursing diagnosis for patients with disorders of the hematologic system, which is:
1. Impaired Tissue Integrity. 2. Disturbed Body Image. 3. Ineffective Tissue Perfusion. 4. Activity Intolerance.