A 78-year-old woman in the CCU complains of shortness of breath, along with prolonged chest pain unrelieved by rest or sublingual nitroglycerin. The nurse recognizes that this patient is most likely experiencing which condition?
A) Stable angina pectoris
B) Atherosclerosis
C) Classic angina
D) Myocardial infarction
B
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Nurse Arlene recognizes that the focus of environmental (MILIEU) therapy is to:
A. Control the environment to bring about a positive behavior change. B. Allow the patient freedom to decide whether they want to participate in activities. C. Use role-play to meet their personal needs. D. Use natural medicines rather than drugs to control behavior.
The relationship between a nurse and a client as it relates to status and power is best described by the
term a. symmetrical. b. complementary. c. incongruent. d. paralinguistic.
The nurse is preparing a teaching session about diabetes to a group of older adults in assisted living. Which of the following is most essential to consider for this audience?
a. whether they are part of the Baby boomer generation b. the accommodations needed for them to participate in the presentation c. literacy level if there are handouts d. b and c
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a group of community teenagers about acne. Which information should be included in this teaching plan? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Avoid wearing makeup to reduce acne outbreak. 2. Keep hair clean with frequent shampoos. 3. Avoid eating chocolate. 4. Wearing a cap or hat may increase acne on the forehead. 5. Open pimples when they develop.