Which patient is most likely exhibiting a somatization disorder?
a. A person with chronic pain in the right ankle after a skiing injury
b. A person who experiences occasional chest pain after a myocardial infarction
c. A college graduate who cannot maintain steady employment because of multiple vague complaints
d. A person who dislikes going out to social events with large groups because of embarrassment about facial acne
C
Somatization disorder is often characterized by multiple vague complaints that encourage others to take care of the individual and enable the individual to avoid demands of adult responsibility. The patients described in the other options have either a physiological basis for the complaint or a disturbed body image.
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The nurse is acting as team leader for a client care conference. Which opening statement is best for this meeting?
1. "We are all here to discuss the issues with this client's discharge. What issues are we facing?" 2. "The issue with this client is the time limit for Medicare to pay has almost expired, and we aren't ready for discharge." 3. "I don't really have time for this meeting today; is there anything I can do to expedite this meeting?" 4. "I will let you all decide what might be best, as I am not really as familiar with this client as I should be."
A woman was awakened one morning by a police officer after her husband died while jogging. For the next 3 days, the widow stoically went through the funeral ritual in a state of numbness. Friends tried to get her to vent her feelings by crying
Which statements offer likely explanations regarding the widow's inability to cry? Select all that apply. a. Psychologically unhealthy individuals are likely to have atypical grief reactions. b. The acute stage of grief involves shock and disbelief that may last for several days. c. Culture influences grief responses. Some groups view emotional displays negatively. d. The widow had anticipated her husband's death long before it occurred and completed her mourning. e. The unconscious use of denial is normal for several days after a loss. It protects the individual from the intolerable pain of loss.
The nurse is providing pre-procedure teaching about an ultrasound. The nurse informs the patient that in preparation for an ultrasound of the lower urinary tract the patient will require what?
A) Increased fluid intake to produce a full bladder B) Intravenous administration of radiopaque contrast agent C) Sedation and intubation D) The injection of a radioisotope
In which of these circumstances should a nurse researcher select a qualitative research design instead of a quantitative design?
a. The time for data collection is limited. b. The research question is clinical in nature. c. The goal is to view the phenomenon in the same way as those who experience it. d. The researcher is a novice with minimal experience in scientific problem solving.