The nurse recommends that a patient with a major mental illness who is experiencing distress join a support group for patients with the disease. In which way could the group setting bring comfort to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. Discussing individual goals
2. Confronting unhealthy ideas
3. Addressing physical symptoms of the disease
4. Receiving support from others with the disease
5. Addressing issues of stigma and dysfunctional beliefs
2. Confronting unhealthy ideas
4. Receiving support from others with the disease
5. Addressing issues of stigma and dysfunctional beliefs
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When researchers in a clinical trial analyze outcomes for all study participants who were randomly assigned to a treatment group, regardless of whether they received the treatment or dropped out of the study, the analysis is called:
a. A complete case analysis b. An intention to treat analysis c. An available case analysis d. None of the above
An overdose of local anesthetics can lead to central nervous system (CNS) excitation. Which of the following should be used to reverse the effects of the overdose?
A. Barbiturates and epinephrine B. Epinephrine and diazepam (Valium) C. Barbiturates and diazepam (Valium) D. None of the above
After an older adult falls, the nurse suspects the development of a subdural hematoma based on which finding(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increasing irritability b. Complaint of a dull headache c. Frequent "nodding off" in chair during the day d. Focal seizures e. Staggering gait
Which of the following are direct care interventions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Turning a patient b. Counseling a patient c. Performing resuscitation d. Documenting wound care e. Teaching wound care