An older adult is no longer able to maintain independent living and relocates to an assisted-living facility. What type of loss does this represent?
a. aspect of self c. external object
b. significant other d. familiar environment
D
Loss of familiar environment occurs when an individual moves from a well-known and comfortable place to a different place (e.g., relocating to another community upon acceptance of a new position).
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A master's student decides to conduct a pilot study in order to help with which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess working nurses' responses to having a researcher collect data in the middle of their unit. b. Re-evaluate the actual expenditure of the researcher's time for each subject consented and studied. c. Allow potential subjects to sample research participation before they fully commit. d. Apply for Human Subjects permission to perform the actual study. e. Determine whether the research side has enough research subjects who are interested in participating in the research.
A person who feels unattractive repeatedly says, "Although I'm not beautiful, I am smart." This is an example of:
a. repression. b. devaluation. c. identification. d. compensation.
When administering an enema, always
A. use standard precautions. B. elevate the head of the patient's bed. C. place the patient on the bedpan. D. position the container below the patient's body.
An older patient with a mobility disorder is being discharged after having a cataract removed as an outpatient. For what should the nurse assess this patient?
A. Ability to ambulate B. Ability to read discharge instructions C. Ability to drive D. Ability to administer eye drops post-procedure