The client is chronically mentally ill. When working with her, the caregiver must remember that she has an altered sense of
1. time.
2. space.
3. distance.
4. territory.
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The concept of time is impaired for many psychiatric clients, which can cause disorientation and insecurity.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Nursing continues to recognize and participate in collaboration with other health care disciplines to meet the complex needs of the patient. What would be an example of a collaborative practice model?
A) The nurse and the physician discussing and jointly making clinical decisions B) The nurse accompanying the physician on rounds C) The nurse making a referral on behalf of the patient D) The nurse attending an appointment with the patient
The nurse would perform passive range-of-motion on a client:
a. until pain is felt by the client. b. to the point of slight resistance. c. with the client sitting up. d. on the extremities that the client can exercise unassisted.
A nurse is conducting a seminar on Trichomonas vaginalis. Which information should the nurse include in this seminar?
1 . Causes urinary tract infections in men and women 2 . Often transmitted from an infected individual to an uninfected partner by sexual intercourse 3 . Spreads to communities through contaminated water 4 . Many resistant strains of the microorganism exist A) 1, 2 B) 1, 4 C) 2, 3 D) 3, 4