A client states, "My wife died two months ago today." Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
A) "What did she die of?"
B) "How does that make you feel?"
C) "You probably must be sad."
D) "Are you feeling sad, depressed, angry, or upset?"
B
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a. Space below the dura b. Circle of Willis c. Space between the dura and the skull d. Spinal meninges
Several tools are available to analyze information once it is collected. Which tool is used to identify the root causes of a problem or outcome?
a. Bar graph b. Fishbone diagram c. Benchmarking d. Check sheet
A patient tells you that ever since he lost his job he's been sleeping much later in the morning and taking naps during the day. Which of the following terms best fits this patient's description of his sleep habits?
A) Hypersomnia B) Sleep apnea C) Insomnia D) Narcolepsy
The client is to receive a Mantoux test for tuberculosis. This test is administered via an intradermal injection. The nurse recognizes that the angle of injection that is used for an intradermal injection is:
A. 15 degrees B. 30 degrees C. 45 degrees D. 90 degrees