A kindergarten student is frequently violent toward other children. A school nurse notices that the child frequently has bruises or burns on his face and arms
If the child performs poorly on an assignment, he is often heard telling himself, "You're so stupid." Which condition should the nurse suspect?
A) Physical and emotional abuse
B) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
C) Separation anxiety disorder
D) Mental retardation
A
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A client diagnosed with PTSD states, "Why did my doctor prescribe an antidepressant rather than an antianxiety drug for me?" Which of the following are the most appropriate nursing responses? (Select all that apply.)
1. "I'm not sure, because antianxiety drugs have been approved by the FDA for PTSD." 2. "Antidepressants are now considered first-line treatment choice for PTSD." 3. "Many people have adverse reactions to antianxiety drugs." 4. "Because of their addictive properties, antianxiety drugs are less desirable." 5. "There have been no controlled studies on the effect of antianxiety drugs on PTSD."
A 58-year-old with a longstanding diagnosis of diverticulitis has been admitted to the hospital due to an acute exacerbation in her symptoms. The care team has deemed surgery unnecessary, but is pursuing aggressive medical treatment
What pathophysiological process is contributing to this woman's health problem? A) Proliferation of bacteria in the woman's large bowel has eliminated her normal flora. B) Food and bacteria have accumulated in a herniated area of the patient's colon. C) Uncoordinated peristalsis has resulted in irritation of the colon and stagnation of the bowel's contents. D) Stenosis of the ileocecal valve has created an infected obstruction.
The hospital has approved the nurse manager's suggestion to have more social activities for employees. The hospital will now implement the next track of Kilmann's process for organizational planned change, which is:
a. Management skills b. Scheduling of the tracks c. Strategy structure d. Reward system
The nurse is assessing the history of treatment for a client with pain. Which question should the nurse include in the assessment?
A. "What have you done to relieve the pain?" B. "Does your pain move or is it in just one place?" C. "Do you rest when you have pain?" D. "What were you doing just before the pain started?"