The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing despair. Which characteristics did the nurse recognize in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Exercising daily
b. Stating a fear of death
c. Finding meaning in life
d. Avoiding social activities
e. Expressing life satisfaction
f. Coping with aging changes
ANS: B, D
An indication of unsuccessful completion of prior developmental stages can result in feelings of despair that life has been lived in vain and a fear of death. A. C. E. F. Socializing and exercise are indicative of positive adjustments and an active and productive lifestyle.
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An interdisciplinary approach to patient treatment enhances care by:
a. improving efficiency of care. b. reducing the number of caregivers. c. preventing the fragmentation of patient care. d. shortening hospital stay.
A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local parent group about burn prevention and care in children. Which of the following would the nurse be least likely to include in the presentation when describing how to care for a superficial burn?
A) Using cool water over the burned area until the pain lessens B) Applying ice directly to the burned skin area C) Covering the burn with a clean, nonadhesive bandage D) Giving the child acetaminophen for pain relief
The missing value in x/96 = 10/16 is ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When providing client care the nurse demonstrates practices that are designed to provide legal protections from liability. Which actions is the nurse demonstrating?
1. Checking the client's name band prior to the administration of a preoperative medication 2. Asking for help when moving a comatose client because the client can not be safely handled by one nurse 3. Attending an in-service on the appropriate use of a new piece of equipment used in the facility 4. Delegating only those tasks that he or she can't personally perform 5. Reviewing the five rights of medication administration when the client states, "This doesn't look like my usual pill"