A client is granted permission to watch a favorite television show in the evening because she participated in an occupational therapy activity. Her therapist bases this on ______ theory
a. Psychoanalytic
b. Humanistic
c. Behavioral
d. Developmental
C
Behavioral theory believes behavior is a result of rewards to enforce desired behaviors. Psychoanalytic theory explores the unconscious, humanistic theory deals with the whole person, not just behavior, and developmental theory focuses more on life tasks at particular points.
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A. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) B. Sertraline (Zoloft) C. Nortripyline (Pamelor) D. Venlafaxine (Effexor)
The client has an epidermal cyst behind the right ear. Why is surgical removal of this cyst indicated?
A. Most cysts become chronically infected and painful. B. Epidermal cysts have a high rate of transformation to cancer. C. The client's glasses press against the cyst and cause discomfort. D. Unless surgically removed, the cyst could increase in size and compromise the client's hearing.
When teaching the client using an ophthalmic solution, the nurse should include:
a. "Be sure to use sterile gloves when administering your eye drops." b. "Never use an ophthalmic solution that is cloudy." c. "It is better if you have a home health nurse insert your eye drops." d. "Apply the ointment to your eye using your dominant index finger."
The nurse is caring for a multipara woman during labor who has requested an epidural block. The nurse will tell the patient that the epidural block will be given when her cervix is dilated
a. 1 to 2 cm. b. 3 to 4 cm. c. 5 to 6 cm. d. 7 to 8 cm.