A patient is concerned about the body changes
that have resulted from long-term prednisone therapy for the treatment of asthma. Which effect of this drug therapy would be present to support the nursing diagnosis of disturbed body image?
a. Weight loss
b. Weight gain
c. Pale skin color
d. Hair loss
ANS: B
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A 59-year-old woman has presented to a clinic requesting a prescription for lorazepam (Ativan) in order to treat her recurrent anxiety
Her care provider, however, believes that a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) would be more appropriate. What advantage do SSRIs have over benzodiazepines in the treatment of anxiety? A) SSRIs generally have fewer adverse effects. B) SSRIs have a more rapid therapeutic effect. C) SSRIs do not require serial blood tests during therapy. D) SSRIs require administration once per week, versus daily or twice daily with benzodiazepines.
Family members of a dying patient are arguing about terminating life support. The nurse educates the two opposing groups individually about terminating life support and discusses the dying process. This is an example of ____
a. Delegation b. Direct intervention c. Indirect intervention d. Purposeful inaction
A client is being discharge after successful CABG surgery. Despite the positive prognosis, the nurse cautions the client and family that
a. a heart attack could happen at any time. b. heart disease can always return. c. postoperative depression is common. d. the real results of the operation are not yet known.
Which predisposing factors most influence mental illness?
a. Risk factors that influence a person's vulnerabilities and the type and amount of resources used to handle stress b. Biological factors, such as genetic background, general health, nutritional status, and exposure to toxins c. Psychological factors, such as intelligence, morale, self-concept, motivation, and past experiences d. Sociocultural characteristics, such as education, income, occupation, culture, religion, and relatedness