The person who is unable to identify time, place, or person to the point that he or she is unable to make appropriate decisions is described as __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
confused
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The home health nurse assessing skin lesions uses the PQRST mnemonic as a guide. What does the S in this guide indicate?
a. Severity of the symptoms b. Site of the lesions c. Symptomatology of the lesions d. Surface area of the lesions
After removing a tack from a type 2 diabetic's heel and evaluating the site for infection, what is the best plan for this patient?
a. Suggest she use a heating pad to improve circulation b. Refer to a podiatrist for a foot care treatment plan c. Send her for acupuncture treatments d. All of the above
A child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The distraught mother cries out, "I'm such a terrible mother. What did I do to cause this?" Which nursing reply is most appropriate?
A. "Researchers really don't know what causes autistic disorder, but the relationship between autistic disorder and fetal alcohol syndrome is being explored." B. "Poor parenting doesn't cause autism. Research has shown that abnormalities in brain structure and/or function are to blame. This is beyond your control." C. "Research has shown that the mother appears to play a greater role in the development of this disorder than the father." D. "Lack of early infant bonding with the mother has shown to be a cause of autistic disorder. Did you breastfeed or bottle-feed?"
Which of the following statements about a young man's reaction to the pregnancy of his partner is true?
1. His reaction often depends on the nature of the relationship before the pregnancy. 2. Most young men believe that fathering a child can make them feel manly. 3. Most young men are not interested in their partner's pregnancy. 4. Most young men blame their partner.