The client is unable to leave the house without turning off all electrical appliances at least three times. She must check every electrical socket and reassure herself that everything is unplugged before she leaves
Otherwise she experiences intense discomfort. The client's behavior is suggestive of 1. separation anxiety.
2. generalized anxiety.
3. overanxious disorder.
4. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Persons with OCD are consumed by self-destructive, anxiety-reducing thoughts and actions.
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A woman giving birth in the 1960s may have been given a narcotic plus scopolamine for the pain control. One major problem with this medication regimen was:
a. its lack of continuous pain control. b. it was expensive and available only to women who could afford the medications. c. it caused confusion and disorientation so the mother could not see the infant for several hours postdelivery. d. the father had to assume the role of decision maker during the time the mother was on medication.
A patient is being treated with saquinavir. The nurse would assess the patient for which of the following?
A) Increase in patient's weight B) Evidence of liver dysfunction C) Photosensitivity D) Allergic skin reaction
The plan of a care for a patient with anger includes behavioral interventions. Which of the following would the nurse be likely to find?
A) Self-monitoring of cues B) Anger management C) Relaxation training D) Response disruption
The nurse is concerned that a pregnant client is experiencing depression. Which potential health issues should the nurse include when planning care for this client? Select all that apply
1. Alcohol use 2. Preterm birth 3. Poor appetite 4. Poor weight gain 5. Antenatal hemorrhage