A nurse worked with a patient diagnosed with major depression, severe withdrawal, and psychomotor retardation. After 3 weeks, the patient did not improve. The nurse is most at risk for feelings of:
a. guilt and despair.
b. over-involvement.
c. interest and pleasure.
d. ineffectiveness and frustration.
d. ineffectiveness and frustration.
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One trend that is influencing healthcare reform is:
a. disruptive technology. b. Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. c. Veterans Health Information System and Technology Architecture Implementation. d. Everett Rogers' theory of diffusion of innovation.
The school nurse suspects a testicular torsion in a young adolescent student. What action should the nurse take?
a. Place a warm moist pack on the scrotal area. b. Instruct the adolescent to lie down and elevate the legs. c. Refer the adolescent for immediate medical evaluation. d. Suggest that the adolescent wear a scrotum-protecting guard.
A patient complains of not being able to fall asleep at night and asks the nurse if there is a safe, non-prescription medication he can try. After consulting the healthcare provider, the nurse should recommend which naturally occurring hormone?
a. Melatonin b. Cortisol c. Leutinizing hormone d. Estrogen
________ should be avoided in most children and teenagers because of Reye's syndrome, which is a potentially life-threatening disorder.
A. Acetaminophen B. Diphenhydramine C. Aspirin D. Ibuprofen