The community health nurse discusses with a patient how her husband makes her feel like a servant. The patient states that her husband demands all childcare and housework be done completely by her with no help whatsoever from him. The nurse understands her next assessment questions should explore which type of abuse?
1. Psychologic abuse
2. Physical abuse
3. Sexual abuse
4. Sociological abuse
1. Psychologic abuse
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The nurse keeps in mind that a thorough skin assessment is extremely important because the skin holds information about a person's:
a. Support systems. b. Circulatory status. c. Socioeconomic status. d. Psychological wellness.
The nurse is preparing to interview the hospitalized client. Which statements by the client's nurse indicate that the interview should be postponed?
Select all that apply. 1. "I can't seem to get her pain under control this morning." 2. "I just gave her morphine sulfate through her IV for pain about 20 minutes ago." 3. "She was anxious earlier and received some lorazepam." 4. "She's been oriented to 'self' only since admission." 5. "I gave her some ibuprofen about 1 hour ago."
The nursing students are spending time in the skills lab learning assessment skills. The instructor tells the students that when caring for patients with dermatologic disorders a lot of information can be obtained through what?
A) Tzanck smear B) Percussion C) Wood's light testing D) Direct observation
The nurse teaches the patient progressive self-relaxation techniques. Which should the nurse implement first?
a. Direct the patient to envision sailing on a sailboat. b. Instruct the patient to increase respiratory rate and depth. c. Establish the patient's ability to participate and cooperate. d. Darken the patient's room significantly and close the door.