Meditation has been shown to be an effective stress management technique. When meditation is effective, what should a nurse expect to assess?
A. An achieved state of relaxation
B. An achieved insight into one's feelings
C. A demonstration of appropriate role behaviors
D. An enhanced ability to problem-solve
ANS: A
Meditation produces relaxation by creating a special state of consciousness through focused concentration.
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An elderly woman with right-sided weakness has tears in her eyes and sadly states, "I used to brush my hair 100 strokes a day and now I have to rely on others to do it." Which response from the nurse would be the MOST empathetic?
a. "It must be hard not to be able to do things for yourself." b. "Let me brush your hair and then I'll help you with breakfast." c. "With physical therapy, you will be able to brush your hair again someday." d. "That's true, but there are lots of other things you are capable of doing for yourself."
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The nurse investigating environmental health problems caused by contaminated ground water is best described as practicing:
a. Community-oriented nursing b. Community-based nursing c. Policy development d. Tertiary care
A health-promotion activity that the nurse can suggest to a healthy 20-year-old is
A) Aerobic exercise three times per week B) Monthly breast self-examination C) Weekly blood-pressure screening D) Intake of a diet high in fat