The nurse’s assessment reveals common traits that have been identified in the addictive personality which include: “Select All that Apply.” a. low stress toleranceb. depressionc. negative self-imaged. nonjudgmental attitude e. risk-taking tendencies
Read DetailsA nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is newly diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Which of the following interventions is the nurse’s priority? a. Exploring reasons for her behaviorb. Protecting the client from self-harm behaviorc. Encouraging the client to talk about her feelingsd. Providing strategies for redirecting violent behavior.
Read DetailsA client is informed that his white blood cell count is low and that he is at risk for the development of infections. “Where do I make new white blood cells?” What is the best response by the nurse? a. “White blood cells are produced in the plasma.”b. “White blood cells are produced in the thymus gland.”c. “White blood cells are produced in the lymphatic tissue.”d. “White blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.”
Read DetailsMental health nursing draws from many theories and schools of thought. In day-to-day contact with clients, the nurse is aware of Freud’s personality theory. Freud described the personality as having three distinct parts. The ego: a. Seeks constant gratification.b. Strives for perfection.c. Composes the personality at birth.d. Represents reality and reason.
Read DetailsA doctor knows from experience that 10% of the patients to whom he gives a certain drug will have undesirable side effects. Find the probability that in a random sample of 20 unrelated patients at most 6 will have undesirable side effects.
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