Which criteria would be present in a client with somatization disorder? Select all that apply
A) At least four pain symptoms in varying locations or during various functions
B) Two gastrointestinal disturbances
C) Perceived disturbance in body image or appearance
D) One pseudoneurological symptom, such as weakness or double vision
A, B, D
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When assessing a patient with mitral regurgitation, the nurse would expect which of the following heart sounds to occur?
A) Diastolic murmur B) Systolic murmur C) Systolic click D) Ventricular dysrhythmias
A school-age child, a member of a family with a mother, father, and toddler, is hospitalized. The father is employed outside of the home, and the mother stays at home with the other child
The mother is challenged with supporting both children at this time. What should the nurse suggest to the mother? A) Place the toddler in day care. B) Suggest the father take time off to help. C) Ask extended family members to help out during this time. D) Visit with the patient after the father comes home from work.
A nulliparous woman who has just begun the second stage of her labor would most likely:
1. experience a strong urge to bear down. 2. exhibit perineal bulging. 3. feel tired yet relieved that the worst is over. 4. exhibit an increase in bright-red bloody show.
Which of the following fundamental responsibilities of nurses are included in the preamble of the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics? (Select all that apply.)
______ Promote health ______ Restore health ______ Inform the public about minimum standards of nursing conduct ______ Provide self-regulation in the profession ______ Prevent illness ______ Alleviate suffering