While interviewing a client, the client reports an intense fear of spiders, stating, "I can't be near them. I get so upset. I start to sweat and hyperventilate if I see one." The nurse documents this finding as which of the following?
A) Algophobia
B) Entomophobia
C) Arachnophobia
D) Cynophobia
A
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A researcher at a school of nursing decides to investigate the correlation between a pre- admission HESI examination, high school GPA, and SAT scores as a predictor of success in completing first year study
These admission variables will be reviewed again with grades achieved after the first year is completed. This use of data is known as which of the following? A) Construct validation B) Known-groups technique C) Concurrent validity D) Predictive validity
The nurse is assessing a neonate who was born 1 hour ago to healthy white parents in their early forties. Which finding should be most suggestive of Down syndrome?
a. Hypertonia b. Low-set ears c. Micrognathia d. Long, thin fingers and toes
The triage nurse at the local emergency department is triaging a client who arrives complaining of vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, and mild fever. The client states that he attended a clambake about 36 hours ago
What should the nurse suspect as the causative agent? A) Norovirus C) Botulism B) Listeriosis D) Perfringens food poisoning
For a patient with dissociative amnesia, complete this outcome: Within 4 weeks, the patient will demonstrate an ability to execute complex mental processes by:
a. functioning independently." b. verbalizing feelings of safety." c. regularly attending diversional activities." d. describing previously forgotten experiences."