The nurse explains that although uncomfortable, mild anxiety under normal circumstances usually
a. interferes with problem solving.
b. is short-lived.
c. is repressed and forgotten.
d. spirals into panic.
B
Under normal circumstances, mild anxiety is short-lived and stimulates problem solving, so re-pression and panic need not occur.
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The brother of a patient who is seriously mentally ill asks why the patient has been assigned a case manager. The nurse's reply should cite the major advantage of the use of case management as:
a. "The case manager can modify traditional psychotherapy for homeless patients so that it is more flexible.". b. "Case managers coordinate services and help with accessing them, making sure the patient gets what he needs.". c. "The case manager can focus on social skills training and esteem building out in the real world where he lives.". d. "Having a case manager has been shown to reduce hospitalizations, which prevents disruption and saves money.".
Which of the following statements made by the client prescribed to take sublingual nitrogly-cerin for chest pain indicates a need for further discussion regarding this therapy?
A. "I keep my medicine in a clear plastic bag in my purse so that I can get to it easily if I have chest pain." B. "Even if I have not used any of the nitroglycerin from one refill, I get another re-fill every 3 months." C. "If I still have chest pain after I have taken three nitroglycerin tablets, I will go to the hospital." D. "When my nitroglycerin tablet tingles under my tongue, I know that it is strong enough to work."
After administering pain medication, the nurse returns to check the client's level of comfort. This stage of the nursing process is known as:
A) assessment. B) planning. C) implementation. D) evaluation.
while caring for a patient who is at the nadir of chemotherapy, the nurse establishes the highest priority nursing action related to
a. diarrhea b. grieving c. risk for infection d. inadequate nutritional intake