A nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit prepares for the arrival of a client who has threatened to kill himself and his wife if his wife follows through with divorce proceedings
The client has a history of violent behavior toward his wife and their four young children. What should be the priority nursing intervention in the orientation (introductory) phase of this nurse–client relationship?
A) Acknowledging the client's actions and generating alternative behaviors
B) Establishing a rapport and developing treatment goals
C) Attempting to find alternative placement
D) Exploring how the nurse's thoughts and feelings about this client may adversely impact the provision of care.
B
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a. Nocturia b. Flank pain c. Increased abdominal girth d. Dysuria e. Hematuria f. Diarrhea
An acute care facility values job satisfaction among its registered nurses and pay for membership dues in the state nurses association. Which element identified by The Nursing Organizations Alliance is supported by this support?
a. A collaborative practice culture b. Communication-rich culture c. Shared decision-making at all levels d. Encouragement of professional practice and continued growth and development
In the Healthy People 2020 federal initiatives in the United States, which group is identified as needing special attention and creative solutions to live a healthy life in the face of sobering health disparities and social injustices?
A) Older adults B) People with acute infectious diseases C) People recovering from traumatic accidents D) Mentally ill people
The nurse plans to teach a safety class to parents of toddlers about household exposure to medications. What will the best plan of the nurse include?
1. Keep the toddler awake and observe for side effects of the medication. 2. Keep all medications locked up and stored out of reach of the toddler. 3. Use syrup of ipecac immediately if the toddler has ingested medication. 4. Call the Poison Control Center for guidance with any medication ingested. 5. Teach the toddler that medications are for adult use only.