A 51-year-old woman is distraught about her new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS)
During a recent discussion with her nurse, the nurse mentioned the concept of wellness, which prompted the patient to state, "How can you be talking about wellness at the same time that I've got MS?" Which of the following principles should underlie the nurse's response to the patient?
A) Wellness is synonymous with health.
B) Wellness involves maximizing function despite limitations.
C) Wellness is defined as acceptance of one's disabilities.
D) Wellness is a concept that is understood better by people who have chronic illnesses than by healthy individuals.
B
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A) It depletes norepinephrine and serotonin. B) It prevents histamine from acting on target tissues. C) It catalyzes the enzymatic oxidation of uric acid. D) It raises the seizure threshold by impairing vitamin D.
Of the common client problems listed below, the one taking priority for nursing assessment and
intervention is the client's a. fear of the unknown. b. future plans. c. present level of pain. d. reaction to the illness.
ICD-9 and ICD-10 are examples of which category of terminology?
a. Nursing terminology b. Billing code c. Clinical classification d. Multidiscipline terminology used for clinical coding within an EHR
The nurse educator begins the presentation on group process by asking the participants to sit in a circle. The nurse educator's use of this physical arrangement relates to which aspect of communication?
a. Strategy b. Structure c. Support d. Style