A pregnant woman comes to the clinic stating that she has been exposed to hepatitis B. She is afraid that her infant will also contract hepatitis B. What will the nurse explain to this woman?

Your 28-year-old patient was admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of major depression with symptoms of withdrawal and extreme sadness

After 2 weeks on the unit, the patient suddenly becomes more talkative, sleeps only 2 hours a night, and acts seductively with the male patients. What is the most likely explanation for this change? A. The antidepressants are effective. B. The patient was diagnosed incorrectly. C. She is having a manic episode as part of her illness. D. She is recovering from her depression.

Which statement is correct in regard to performing a successful rectal examination?

a. Perform it at the end of the physical examination after a trusting relationship has been established. b. Perform it at the beginning of the physical examination to minimize the patient's embarrassment. c. Provide minimal explanations about what will be done to decrease the patient's anxiety. d. Explain to the patient that you are just as nervous about this as she is.

Research utilization is characterized by:

a. a doctorally-prepared nurse directing a multisite study. b. complicated and sophisticated protocols for collecting empirical evidence. c. use of nursing research only by the nursing community. d. using research knowledge in practice to achieve the desired outcomes.

Which is an example of a pleasant stressor?

(A) Divorce (B) Family problems (C) Watching a child play (D) Death of a loved one