The student who fails her finals is told she is out of the nursing program. She goes home and verbally abuses family members. This type of behavior is known as ___________________
ANS:
displacement; transference
Transferring anger and hostility to another person or object that is perceived to be less powerful.
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When evaluating a patient's pain, the nurse knows that an example of acute pain would be:
a. Arthritic pain. b. Fibromyalgia. c. Kidney stones. d. Low back pain.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Vulnerability Index?
a. To identify those most at risk of becoming homeless b. To determine the underlying cause of homelessness among vulnerable populations c. To identify and prioritize the need for housing among the homeless d. To determine what resources should be provided for vulnerable populations
Prepare a 12.5 mg dose from a label reading 6.25 mg/mL
What will be an ideal response?
A group of students is reviewing the functions of psychiatric nurses. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an advanced practice–level function?
A) Milieu therapy B) Promotion of self-care C) Psychopharmacology interventions D) Health promotion activities