To measure jugular venous pressure, the patient should be placed in which position?
A) Supine
B) High Fowler's
C) Semi-Fowler's
D) Prone
C
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A) Self-esteem disturbance B) Ineffective individual coping C) Altered family process D) Ineffective denial
The psychiatric forensic nurse has been asked by the defendant's lawyer to determine the client's
legal sanity. The priority task of the nurse will be to a. determine whether the defendant understands the legal charges and is capable of assisting in his own defense. b. reconstruct the defendant's mental state at the time of the crime. c. presents a danger to self or others in the immediate future. d. determine whether a crime has been committed.
The nurse is conducting a class for expectant parents who need genetic counseling. Which statement by a parent would indicate the need for further education?
1. "The reason men and women are so different from one another is that none of their chromosomes are alike.". 2. "Half of the sets of chromosomes come from the mother and the other half come from the father.". 3. "The 23rd pair of chromosomes will determine if our child will be male or female.". 4. "One Y chromosome and one X chromosome will produce a male child.".
What is defined as the recognition of health as an ongoing process toward a person's highest potential of functioning?
A) Illness B) Agent-host-environment C) Health belief model D) High-level wellness