One of the unforeseen effects of the movement toward community mental health services is:
A) fewer patients suffering from persistent mental illnesses.
B) an increased number of hospital beds available for patients seeking treatment.
C) an increased number of admissions to available hospital services.
D) longer hospital stays for people needing mental health services.
C) an increased number of admissions to available hospital services.
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a. "I believe the nurse can feel what I'm feeling." b. "I always know what the nurse expects of me; the explanations are always clear." c. "I can tell the nurse is sincere because the face supports what the mouth is say-ing." d. "I may not always like what the nurse has to say but I can always depend on what I'm told."
A client who is in the office for an annual assessment complains to the nurse that his eyes are very dry and itchy, which makes wearing contact lenses difficult. The nurse suspects that the client is experiencing a problem with:
1. the iris of the eye. 2. the lacrimal apparatus. 3. the eye muscles. 4. the eyelids.
When planning care for the patient with end-stage COPD, the nurse takes into consideration that the patient is at high risk for:
A) type I respiratory failure. B) type II respiratory failure. C) Pulmonary edema. D) ARDS.
Infection with the chickenpox virus produces lifelong immunity. This type of immunity is called
1. Acquired immunity. 2. Active immunity. 3. Natural immunity. 4. Passive immunity.