A nurse congratulates a patient for successfully coping with a family crisis. The state of having used coping strategies effectively is classified as _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
mastery
Mastery is attained when coping skills are successful in coping with a crisis.
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The mother of several children is amazed that the youngest male child achieved toilet training much earlier than the other children. What should the nurse explain as the reason for this early development?
A) "He has exceptional intelligence.". B) "He learned by watching your other children.". C) "He needs testing because he is developing too quickly.". D) "He most likely will wet the bed for many years to come.".
LG, age 58 years, has a chief complaint of diffuse, crampy abdominal pain, which has progressed to a severity scale of 7 of 10 . He is afebrile and denies nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Family history is positive for intestinal polyps, diabetes mellitus, and Alzheimer disease. His past medical history is positive for kidney stones, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and hypercholesterolemia. The physical examination is positive for guarding and tenderness in the epigastric region but is otherwise normal. In an effort to confirm your hypothesis, you should schedule a(n): a. electrocardiogram, because you think he has referred cardiac pain. b. colonoscopy, because you think he has diverticulitis. c. flat and erect abdominal x-ray study, be-cause you think he has a perforated peptic ulcer. d. glucose tolerance test, because you think he has diabetes-related gastroparesis.
Individuals taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors that decrease blood pressure by increasing sodium and water excretion should be monitored for which of the following possibly related to foods or seasonings consumed?
1. Hyperkalemia 2. Hypercalcemia 3. Hyperphosphatemia 4. Hypermagnesemia
A nurse is preparing a client for a physical assessment. The client appears anxious about the assessment. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "This is nothing to worry about. I won't hurt you." B) "Some of the examination may be painful, but I will be gentle." C) "Let me tell you what I will be doing. It should not be painful." D) "I have to do this, so just relax and it won't last long."