A client is admitted to the mental health unit with a diagnosis of factitious disorder. When reviewing the client's history, which of the following would the nurse most likely find?
A) Intentional self-injurious behavior
B) Pain to achieve a self-serving goal
C) Malingering to avoid work
D) Parents who were restrictive
A
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The client with cancer is about to have an implanted port placed for chemotherapy
She cries and tells the nurse that she is worried that she will not be able to swim or shower with this device, and that its presence will remind her daily that she has cancer. What is the nurse's best response? A. "The device is totally under the skin, so you can swim, shower, and bathe when the incision is healed." B. "Having this device in place will prevent a lot of pain and save your veins in case you need more therapy later." C. "Try not to worry. This device is temporary and will be removed as soon as your regimen of chemotherapy is over." D. "If you carefully tape plastic wrap over the tubes and caps, you can still shower, although taking a tub bath and swimming are not permitted."
A patient is experiencing symptoms typical of gout in the right foot. The nurse would prepare the patient for which diagnostic examinations? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. MRI of the affected foot 2. Joint aspiration 3. Serum uric acid level 4. CT of the affected foot 5. X-ray of the affected foot
What event occurs in about 70% of the cases of childhood cancers?
a. Cured b. Required only chemotherapy c. Participated in clinical trails d. Developed a secondary malignancy
In applying Gould's developmental theory, the nurse anticipates that clients will have a greater concern for their health within which theme and age group?
a. First theme (20s) b. Second theme (early 30s) c. Fourth theme (40s) d. Fifth theme (50s)