A new nurse works with clients to teach assertiveness and ways that they can improve their communication. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for clients needing assistance with assertiveness?
A) Disturbed personal identity
B) Disturbed thought processes
C) Defensive coping
D) Impaired verbal communication
C
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When can I leave here?" As the nurse caring for this patient, one of your goals for the patient will include all of the following except: A. The patient will express reality about self-image. B. The patient will require decreasing reinforcements from the nursing staff. C. The patient will acknowledge the feelings of others. D. The patient will not be introspective about his or her condition.
A woman complains of burning on urination and increased frequency. The patient has a history of frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and is going out of town in 2 days
To treat the infec-tion quickly, the nurse would expect the healthcare provider to order: a. aztreonam [Azactam]. b. fosfomycin [Monurol]. c. trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole [Bactrim]. d. vancomycin [Vancocin].
An important role of proteins in the body includes
a. temperature regulation. b. acid-base balance. c. conduction of nerve impulses. d. elimination of waste products.
Insert >, <, or = to make a true statement: 
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).