The nurse is planning care for a patient with depression. Which should the nurse identify as the long-term goal for this patient?
1. Achieving complete remission
2. Maintaining adherence with therapy
3. Promoting regular patterns of activity
4. Restoring to appropriate weight
1. Achieving complete remission
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A woman has concerns about a man she recently began to date. She confides to her friend, a nurse in the clinic, that she recently discovered that he had been charged with domestic violence in a previous relationship
She asks if this means he will also hurt her and what signs would indicate that he is likely to be abusive. What should the nurse tell her friend? a. "If he hasn't been abusive or controlling so far. chances are he won't be abusive later.". b. "Abuse occurs within dysfunctional relationships, so it may not occur in your situation.". c. "Danger signs include pathological jealousy and controlling the partner's activities.". d. "Because you are not masochistic or provocative, it is unlikely you will be abused.".
Perianal disease occurring in the early stages of Crohn's disease typically progresses to
a. rectal prolapse. c. prostatic infections. b. anal stricture. d. prostate cancer.
Swanson defines caring as
A. An approach to patient care in which respect and dignity are central. B. A nurturing way of relating to a valued "other," toward whom one feels a personal sense of commitment and responsibility. C. An emotional state that helps to facilitate the art of nursing. D. A particular type of nursing that is not appropriate for all types of nursing practice.
An example of secondary prevention of a population-focused CNS activity is
1. Flu immunizations at churches 2. Education on need for early detection 3. "Men's Night Out" event with screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol 4. Follow-up clinics for diabetics