The nurse is assessing a patient with anxiety and observes the patient yelling and screaming. The nurse, integrating Peplau's theory, interprets this behavior as which of the following?
A) Panic behaviors
B) Relief behaviors
C) Empathetic linkage
D) Social distance
B
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a. speaking c. listening b. hearing d. rapport
The nurse working on the coronary care unit is caring for a client with acute coronary syndrome. The nurse knows that an important nursing function with this patient is what?
A) Encouraging visitors for the patient B) Supporting patient's social network C) Increasing activity level of the patient D) Alleviating patient's anxiety and decreasing his or her fear
What is the correct conversion of 5:10 a.m. (standard) to military time?
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse is confident that a young adult has successfully achieved psychosocial development. What observations about the client did the nurse make to come to this conclusion?
1. Discusses plans to expand his exercise routine to include running 2. Is optimistic about finding a new job 3. Volunteers weekly at the local senior center 4. Recognizes that professional sports may be enjoyed but does not aspire to participating 5. May be "too bald" to play Santa Claus