An older adult reports that "I know that I'm not the cheerful person I used to be but that's just a part of growing old.". Using a psychological theoretical framework, the nurse might respond:
a. "When your life focuses on positive experiences from your adolescence, aging is reduced by that youthful mental status.".
b. "There may be many causes for what you are feeling. I'd suggest seeing your health care provider to rule out any physical causes.".
c. "The best way to prepare for a ‘good death' is to systematically review your life and change any behaviors you feel might interfere with this process.".
d. "You are in the last stage of development in your life, and it's important that you attempt to correct anything about your life that dissatisfies or saddens you.".
B
The psychological theory of aging states that an individual's personality is established by adulthood and remains stable, although adaptable, over time. Any major change may indicate physiological disease (e.g., brain or metabolic disease).
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a. "The medication is designed to restore his memory, but it isn't a cure." b. "Currently there is no cure for his disease, but this medication will make him behave better." c. "I'm not sure. We are still learning about his illness. Maybe it will cure him." d. "His medication will help him act more like himself longer, but it won't cure him."
The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of phototherapy on a newborn. Which of the following evaluations indicates a therapeutic response to phototherapy?
A. The newborn maintains a normal temperature. B. Bilirubin level of 14 mg/dL C. Decreased reflexes D. Skin blanches less yellow
Taylor, an 11-year-old girl, reports feeling tired and sluggish around 10 AM each day. She states that she sleeps about 9 to 10 hours each night. The nurse next inquires about Taylor's eating patterns and learns she often skips breakfast
This is a common practice among older school age children because: a. They often decide breakfast is no longer important b. Children have too much time in the morning c. Children are not influenced by their peers' behavior d. All of the above
The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which standard of nursing practice is the nurse following?
a. Assessment b. Diagnosis c. Planning d. Implementation