Following a natural disaster, the nurse is assessing for factors that would place an individual at higher risk for mental illness. Which of the following questions would not be relevant at this time?
A) "What were your sleeping patterns like before? What are they like now?"
B) "Do you live alone?"
C) "What was your childhood like?"
D) "Have you ever experienced a traumatic event before?"
B
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A 75-year-old woman who has a history of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease has been trying to remove a corn on the bottom of her foot with a pair of scissors. The nurse will encourage her to stop trying to remove the corn with scissors because:
a. The woman could be at increased risk for infection and lesions because of her chronic disease. b. With her diabetes, she has increased circulation to her foot, and it could cause severe bleeding. c. She is 75 years old and is unable to see; consequently, she places herself at greater risk for self-injury with the scissors. d. With her peripheral vascular disease, her range of motion is limited and she may not be able to reach the corn safely.
An older adult patient who underwent bowel resection is recovering from surgery without complication. He ambulates in the hallway and requires little analgesia for pain. During the healthcare team's morning rounds,
the surgeon informs the patient that the lesion removed was cancerous. Which factor will likely be the patient's most significant obstacle for learning? a. The patient's baseline physical condition b. A negative environmental influence c. Anxiety associated with the new diagnosis d. Reduced ability to understand the diagnosis
Acetone is:
a. A tube used to drain or inject fluid through a body opening b. An artificial way to remove waste and excess fluid from the body c. Sugar in the urine d. A substance that appears in the urine from the rapid breakdown of fat for energy
A preschool-age child is being seen in the oncology clinic. Which reaction should the nurse anticipate based on the child's stage of development?
1. Unawareness of the illness and its severity 2. Acceptance, especially if able to discuss the disease with children their own age 3. Understanding of what cancer is and how it is treated 4. Thoughts that they caused their illness and are being punished