A nurse is caring for a client with dementia. What measure should the nurse employ
when communicating with the client?
A) Give simple, one-step commands
B) Wear a nametag for identification
C) Use questions to assist reasoning
D) Always verbalize all communications
A
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A) Rechecking all calculations B) Always administering the drug before answering any of the client's questions C) Avoiding distractions and concentrating on only one task at a time D) Confirming any questionable orders E) Practicing the five + 1 rights of drug administration
Annie is a 5-year-old who has been the victim of sexual abuse by a family member. Which of the following therapeutic techniques would be especially useful in helping Annie express her feelings?
A) Individual psychotherapy B) Behavior modification C) Family therapy sessions D) Drawing
A nurse's inspection of the teeth and gums of a client with bulimia will most likely reveal deterioration because of:
A) The high acidity of emesis. B) A lack of dietary calcium. C) Rapid ingestion of food without proper mastication. D) Poor dental and oral hygiene.
In evaluating evidence, you should remember that the mean is the best measure of central tendency if there are no extreme values in the data set, and the ____________ is the best measure if there are extreme values
a. mean b. median c. mode d. standard deviation