Individual characteristics and behaviors impact the likelihood of behavioral changes related to weight control
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A nurse wants the patient to begin to accept the chronic nature of diabetes. Which teaching technique should the nurse use to enhance learning?
a. Lecture b. Demonstration c. Role play d. Question and answer session
A nurse experiences potential danger from a patient who is highly suspicious and fears being harmed. Which behaviors by the nurse will help alleviate the threat of violence? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stand in the doorway of the room. b. Maintain an open position with the hands in view. c. Occasionally touch the patient gently on the forearm. d. Turn away from the patient to demonstrate lack of fear. e. Speak in a quiet, controlled voice.
When teaching a patient about restorative rest, the nurse explains that
1. The sleep cycle is enhanced by medications for sleep. 2. The sleep cycle should be approximately 80% rapid eye movement (REM). 3. Non–rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep is the most restful cycle. 4. REM sleep consists of four stages.
A patient complains of feelings of helplessness and fear after being stranded on a rooftop for 3 days after a major hurricane. Which diagnosis is the most likely?
1. Generalized anxiety disorder 2. Post-traumatic stress disorder 3. Obsessive-compulsive disorder 4. Panic disorder