The nurse is discussing different options for therapy with a patient who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which should the nurse explain as a characteristic of interpersonal and social rhythm therapy?
1. Stabilize the daily routine
2. Motivating through planning
3. Gaining an understanding of self
4. Providing support and feedback to peers
1. Stabilize the daily routine
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A patient is admitted with a leg wound with a large amount of pus exudate. The nurse assesses that which part of the immune process is functioning?
1. The complement system causing cellular destruction 2. The natural killer lymphocytes circulating through the lymph 3. The neutrophils arriving at the wound as the first line of defense 4. The macrophages circulating in the blood
Which assessment data is considered a symptom?
1) Rapid respirations 2) Sweaty palms 3) Belching 4) Feelings of anxiety
The nurse finds that a patient can flex the arms when no resistance is applied but is unable to flex when the nurse applies light resistance. The nurse should document the patient's muscle strength as level
a. 0. b. 1. c. 2. d. 3.
A colonist working in the public health sector in early colonial North America would likely have focused on:
a. Establishing schools of nursing b. Developing vaccines to administer to large numbers of people c. Collecting vital statistics and improving sanitation d. Developing public housing and almshouses