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A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: (SATA) Selected Answers: Time sensitive Measurable terms Initial assessment Attainable for client Answers: Time sensitive Measurable terms Initial assessment Identifying data Attainable for client Response Feedback: No. Outcomes need to take into account the patient's culture, values, and ethical beliefs. Specifically, outcomes are stated in attainable and measurable terms and include a time estimate for attainment...

A company's "macro-environment" refers to - ANSWER the strategically relevant factors outside a company's industry boundaries—economic conditions, political factors, socio-cultural forces, technological factors, environmental factors, and legal/regulatory conditions. principal components of strategic significance in the PESTEL analysis - ANSWER A. Political factors including the extent to which government intervenes in the economy B. Economic conditions that include the general econo...

In response to a student’s question regarding choosing a psychiatric specialty, a charge nurse states, Mentally ill clients need special care. If I were in that position, Id want a caring nurse also. From which ethical framework is the charge nurse operating? A. Kantianism B. Christian ethics C. Ethical egoism D. Utilitarianism 2. During a hiring interview, which response by a nursing applicant should indicate that the applicant operates from an ethical egoism framework? A. I would wa...

1.A nursing instructor is teaching about specific phobias. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred? 1. "These clients do not recognize that their fear is excessive, and they rarely seek treatment." 2. These clients have overwhelming symptoms of panic when exposed to the phobic stimulus." 3. "These clients experience symptoms that mirror a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)." 4. "These clients experience the symptoms of tachycardia, dysphagia, and diaphoresis." 2. A...

A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (SATA) A) To assess cognitive ability I should ask the client to count backward by sevens B) To assess affect, I should obscure the client's facial expression C) To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence D) To assess remote memory, I should have the client assess our ...

A nursing instructor is teaching about specific phobias. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred? 1. "These clients do not recognize that their fear is excessive, and they rarely seek treatment." 2. These clients have overwhelming symptoms of panic when exposed to the phobic stimulus." 3. "These clients experience symptoms that mirror a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)." 4. "These clients experience the symptoms of tachycardia, dysphagia, and diaphoresis." 2. A c...

Electroconvulsive therapy is most commonly prescribed for which of the following? a. Bipolar disorder, manic b. Paranoid schizophrenia c. Major depression d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder 2. Which of the following best describes the average number of ECT treatments given and the timing of administration? a. One treatment per month for 6 to 12 months b. One treatment every other day, three times a week, for a total of 6 to 12 treatments c. One treatment three times per week for 6 to 1...

A nurse is caring for a school- aged child who has conduct disorder and is being physically aggressime toward otherchildren in the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse tale first? a. Place the child in seclusion b. Use therapeutic hold techniquec. Apply wrist restraints d. Administer risperidone . A nurse is caring for a client who exhibits excessime compliance, passimity, and self-denial. The nurse should recognize that thesefindings are associated with which of the fol...

A nurse is caring for a school- aged child who has conduct disorder and is being physically aggressime toward otherchildren in the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse tale first? a. Place the child in seclusion b. Use therapeutic hold techniquec. Apply wrist restraints d. Administer risperidone . A nurse is caring for a client who exhibits excessime compliance, passimity, and self-denial. The nurse should recognize that thesefindings are associated with which of the fol...

A patient is admitted for psychiatric observation after being arrested for breaking windows in the home of a former girlfriend who had refused to see him. His history reveals childhood abuse by a punitive father, torturing family pets, and an arrest for disorderly conduct. Which nursing diagnosis has priority in the plan of care? Answers Risk for injury : Post-trauma syndrome Disturbed thought processes Risk for other-directed violence Response The defining characteristics for Risk fo...

a nurse is obtaining a medical hx from a pt. who is requesting a prescription for bupropion for smoking cessation. which of the following assessment findings in the pts. hx should the nurse report to the provider? A. Recent head injury b. hypothyroidism c. herpes infection d. knee arthroplasty 1 month ago - correct answersA. Recent head injury - risk for seizures a nurse is planning care for a pt. who has narcissistic personality disorder. which of the following actions is appropriate fo...

A client who was admitted two days earlier to a drug rehabilitation unit tells the nurse, "I'm going to do what you people tell me to do so I can get out of here and get a job." What is the most accurate interpretation of this client's statement? A The treatment program is effective and the client is highly motivated. B. Defense mechanisms are being used to decrease anxiety. C. Manipulation is being used to achieve the client's personal goals. D. The client has insight into his be...

Which characteristic is commonly associated with adolescent depression? (Select all that apply.) A. Exercising daily B. Having suicidal ideation C. Exhibiting tearfulness D. Having poor muscle tone E. Avoiding previously enjoyed activities and relationships - correct answerB. Having suicidal ideation C. Exhibiting tearfulness E. Avoiding previously enjoyed activities and relationships Which characteristic of adolescence is exemplified by risk-taking behavior without fear of consequences...

Electroconvulsive therapy is most commonly prescribed for which of the following? a. Bipolar disorder, manic b. Paranoid schizophrenia c. Major depression d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder 2. Which of the following best describes the average number of ECT treatments given and the timing of administration? a. One treatment per month for 6 to 12 months b. One treatment every other day, three times a week, for a total of 6 to 12 treatments c. One treatment three times per week for 6 to 1...

a client with delirium becomes agitated and confused at night. The best initial intervention by the nurse is to: the client next to the nurse's station a night light and turn off the television up the television and a soft light on during the night. soft music during the night and maintain a well-lit room - CORRECT ANSWER a night light and turn off the television a nurse is collecting data on a client who is actively hallucinating. WHich nursing statement would be therapeutic at th...

A client who was admitted two days earlier to a drug rehabilitation unit tells the nurse, "I'm going to do what you people tell me to do so I can get out of here and get a job." What is the most accurate interpretation of this client's statement? A The treatment program is effective and the client is highly motivated. B. Defense mechanisms are being used to decrease anxiety. C. Manipulation is being used to achieve the client's personal goals. D. The client has insight into his be...

What type of patients go to memory care? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dementia or Alzheimers What type of environment is a memory care unit? - CORRECT ANSWERS Locked unit, 24-7 supervision. What type of activities do you implement to interact with memory care patients? - CORRECT ANSWERS Activities that help them to recall their past-show old photos, ask questions like what was your first job? where did you grow up? what was your parents names? If a patient is not engaged in a group of people sharin...

Lithium - CORRECT ANSWERS Mood stabilizers monitor fluids, electrolytes. its a sodium based drug those with higher dosages need to move to lower maintenance doses once stabilized. Antipsychotics - CORRECT ANSWERS 1st (more side effects.... EPS, tardive dyskinesia) and 2nd generation.... antidepressants - CORRECT ANSWERS SSRI's, MAOI's, SNRI's, tricyclics DO NOT take MAOI's - CORRECT ANSWERS with SSRI or thyroid medications. hypnotics - CORRECT ANSWERS helps sleeping, needs continued ...

Clinical finding of anorexia nervosa - ANSWER- Amenorrhea- what to look for Clinical finding of bulimia - ANSWER- Tooth erosion, hand calluses, hypokalemia What causes parotid gland swelling - ANSWER- Increased serum amylase levels What lab value would you expect to see in a client with alcoholic cardiomyopathy - ANSWER- Increased CPK- enzyme released when tissue is damaged Common behavior associated with dependent personality disorder - ANSWER- Needing excessive external input from othe...

Clinical finding of anorexia nervosa - ANSWER- Amenorrhea Clinical finding of bulimia - ANSWER- Tooth erosion What causes parotid gland swelling - ANSWER- Increased serum amylase levels What lab value would you expect to see in a client with alcoholic cardiomyopathy - ANSWER- Increased CPK- enzyme released when tissue is damaged Common behavior associated with dependent personality disorder - ANSWER- Needing excessive external input from others to make everyday decisions Characteristic of...