A client on the psychiatric unit has a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. You are assigned as his nurse. Occasionally, the client loses his temper and expresses his anger inappropriately. Which of the following statements would be appropriate feedback for his angry outbursts? a. “You were very rude to interrupt the group the way you did.”b. “You accomplish nothing when you lose your temper like that.”c. “Showing your anger in that manner is very childish and insensitive.”d. “You became angry in group, raised your voice, stomped out, and slammed the door.”
17. Mucin ________ the viscosity of mucus, facilitating the…
17. Mucin ________ the viscosity of mucus, facilitating the ________ of dust and dirt particles.
33. The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the ai…
33. The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air in the alveoli and blood in the lungs is called
13. MHC class I molecules present peptide fragments that are…
13. MHC class I molecules present peptide fragments that are either “self” or “nonself”; in either case, the fragment becomes bound to the molecule while
How does animal cell and plant cell division differ?
How does animal cell and plant cell division differ?
When doing discharge teaching for a client who is taking lit…
When doing discharge teaching for a client who is taking lithium (Lithobid), the nurse emphasizes that the client should: “Select all that Apply.” a. Withhold the drug if serum level is less than 0.3 mEq. b. take medication on an empty stomach. c. make sure to have blood work done on schedule. d. do not drive while taking this medication. e. take as directed by physician
During detoxification from alcohol, interventions may includ…
During detoxification from alcohol, interventions may include the following: a. administer an antiarrhythmic.b. administer chlordiazepoxide (Librium).c. vital signs once a day.d. low carbohydrate diet.
For communication to be effective: a. There must be verbal i…
For communication to be effective: a. There must be verbal interaction.b. A person’s perceptions must be changed.c. The communication process must include feedback.d. All role boundaries are concealed.
37. Which are the characteristics of type O blood? a: Has an…
37. Which are the characteristics of type O blood? a: Has anti-A antibodies b: Has anti-B antibodies c: Has surface antigen O on its erythrocytes d: Has surface antigen A on its erythrocytes e: Has neither surface antigen A nor B on its erythrocytes
The nurse must observe the client who is taking antipsychoti…
The nurse must observe the client who is taking antipsychotic medications for extra-pyramidal symptoms. Examples include: a. dry mouth, urinary retention and sedation.b. muscle weakness, elevated blood pressure and headache.c. rigidity, tremors, and facial spasmsd. nausea, vomiting and seeing halos around lights.