A client dx'd with an eating disorder has a nursing dx of low
self-esteem. Which nursing intervention would address this
client's problem? Correct Answers A: offer independent
decision making opportunities about eating options
A client dx'd with paranoid personality disorder becomes violent
on a unit. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answers A: use clear, cal respectful statements and a
confident physical stance
a client has been admitted to psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of
antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following
characteristics would you expect Correct Answers A: lack of
guilt or wrongdoing
A client is brought to an emergency dpt after being violently
rapes. Which nursing action is appropriate? Correct Answers
A: Remain non judgemental and actively listen to the clients
description of the event
A client is dx'd with dependent personality disorder. Which of
the following is one of the criteria for this diagnosis? Correct
Answers A: difficulty making everyday decisions
A client on the inpatient unit tells a student nurse My life has no
purpose. I can't think about living another day but please don't
tell anyone about the way I feel. I know you are obligated to
protect my confidentiality. WHich is the most appropriate reply
, by the student nurse? Correct Answers A: The tx team is
composed of many specialists who are
A client with a hx of heavy alcohol use is brought to the ED by
family members who state that the client has had nothing to
drink in the last 24 hrs. Which client symptom should the nurse
immediately report to the ED physician? Correct Answers A:
blood pressure of 180/100mmHg
A client withdrawing from alcohol is given Ativan. The nurse
teaches the client's family about the drug. Which response by a
family member indicates the nurse's teaching has been
successful? Correct Answers A:the lorazepam will reduce the
symptoms of withdrawal
A client's wife has been making excuses for her alcoholic
husband's work absences. In family therapy she states, I just
need to work harder to get him there on time. Which is the
appropriate nursing response? Correct Answers A: your
husband needs to deal with the consequences of drinking
a male clients nurse has diagnosed him with imbalance nutrition:
less than body requirements. Which long term outcome
addresses his problem improvement? Correct Answers A:The
client will be free of s & s of malnutrition and dehydration
Dan, who has been admitted to the alc rehab unit after being
fired for drinking on the job... What defense mechanism is Dan
using? Correct Answers A:denial