The psychiatric nurse is discussing indicators of conduct disorders in children. Which behavior should the nurse include that children with conduct disorders find challenging?
1. Seeking out peers
2. Eating a balanced diet
3. Following rules and norms of behavior
4. Interpreting internal stimuli or external cues
3. Following rules and norms of behavior
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A patient who has had a myocardial infarction (MI) states that he is prone to constipation. The nurse advises him to establish a regular bowel regimen because straining to have a bowel movement may:
A) Lead to disease progression B) Cause shortness of breath C) Trigger a vagal response D) Worsen edema
A female client who has had bipolar disorder for several years decides to stop all of her medications because she is tired of the side effects
She also cancels all appointments with her therapist, stating that it is just too difficult to plan the visits in her hectic schedule. This client is considered: a. Depressed b. Noncompliant c. Suffering from an anxiety disorder d. Possessing obsessive-compulsive tendencies
Which of these behaviors in an adolescent is a sign of suicide risk?
a. increased participation in social activities b. giving away treasured objects c. overattention to personal hygiene d. preoccupation with peer group and social roles
A 53-year-old client asks the nurse to explain why there is shoulder pain when the gallbladder has stones. The best response by the nurse is:
1. "This type of pain is known as referred pain, and is normal." 2. "This type of pain increases pain tolerance." 3. "Referred pain helps you perceive pain sooner." 4. "Abnormal neurons in the body cause referred pain."