Which psychodynamic theory describes the underlying symptoms of conversion disorder?
A) Relief from despair
B) Repression of anger
C) Unconscious resolution of internal conflicts
D) Cognitive deficit
C
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A client who is in week 28 of gestation is concerned about her weight gain of 17 lb. The nurse's best response is:
a. "You should try to decrease your amount of weight gain for the next 12 weeks." b. "You have gained an appropriate amount for the number of weeks of your pregnancy." c. "You should not gain any more weight until you reach the third trimester." d. "You have not gained enough weight for the number of weeks of your pregnancy."
The emergency department nurse is caring for a patient who has been brought in by ambulance after sustaining a fall at home. The patient is exhibiting an altered level of consciousness
Following a skull x-ray, the patient is diagnosed with a basilar skull fracture. Which sign should alert the nurse to this type of fracture? A) Babinski sign B) Kernig's sign C) Battle's sign D) Brudzinski's sign
A patient receiving long-term antibiotic therapy for an infected joint replacement begins to experience diarrhea, abdominal cramps, malaise, fever, and anorexia. What interventions should the nurse prepare to administer to this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. Maintain nothing by mouth status. 2. Prepare to administer metronidazole. 3. Insert a nasogastric tube for feedings. 4. Collect all urine for a 24-hour specimen. 5. Discontinue the currently prescribed antibiotic.
When sedatives are ordered prn, be sure to ask the patient for the ________ when he or she requests a sedative.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).