The client who has a history of substance abuse is sent to t…
The client who has a history of substance abuse is sent to the clinic by their employer. The client expresses to the nurse that they have only been drinking a little bit on the job, and that the boss is “overreacting.” The nurse understands that the client is displaying which of the following defense mechanisms.
Read DetailsThe client at the mental health clinic tells the nurse case…
The client at the mental health clinic tells the nurse case manager, “I can’t think about living another day, but don’t tell anyone about the way I feel. I know you are obligated to protect my confidentiality.” Which nurse case manager response is most appropriate?
Read DetailsDuring a client’s first prenatal visit, she reports having a…
During a client’s first prenatal visit, she reports having a 5-year-old daughter born at 40 weeks’ gestation and a 2-year-old son born at 33 weeks’ gestation. The client has also experienced two pregnancy losses, one at 10 weeks and another at 17 weeks. Using the GTPAL system, how should the provider document this information?
Read DetailsA client at 32 weeks’ gestation is admitted to the birthing…
A client at 32 weeks’ gestation is admitted to the birthing unit with painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. Her vital signs are stable: blood pressure of 115/72 mm Hg, pulse of 88 beats/min, and respiratory rate of 20 breaths/min. The uterus is soft, non-tender, and the client reports no contractions. In light of this information, which condition would the nurse suspect?
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