A client who developed numbness in the right hand could not play the piano at a scheduled recital. The consequence of the symptom, not having to perform, is best described as
a. emotion-focused coping
b. phobia
c. primary gain
d. secondary gain
Answer: c. primary gain
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A) Denial B) Grief C) Bargaining D) Acceptance
The patient is on the dysphagia puree stage of the national dysphagia diet. Which of the following foods may the patient select?
a. Mashed potatoes b. Dry cereals moistened with milk c. Well-cooked noodles in gravy d. Well-moistened cereals
A nurse–manager is looking at ways to improve the admission process from the emergency department to the inpatient unit. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse–manager to use?
A) Flowchart B) Spreadsheet C) Project management software D) Gantt chart
A nurse has recently accepted the position of unit nurse manager on a long-term care unit. Which of the following directives should the nurse give to the staff nurses?
a. Encourage residents to participate in unit activities such as Scrabble and bingo. b. Demonstrate the caring aspect of nursing by dressing residents before breakfast. c. Fill in missing words during conversation with the residents to avoid embarrassment. d. Instruct the aides to get residents ready for breakfast as quickly as possible to make sure they are ready to eat.