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CCTC NUR 214 UNIT 1. PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

Historically, women were considered the obvious choice for nursing sick patients, because: a. caring for others was an extension of their homemaker role. b. early nurses were nuns, so the public was used to women in nursing. c. men, who had education, were reluctant to try nursing. d. women were often at home anyway, so caregiving was easy. A. caring for others was an extension of their homemaker role. Florence Nightingale's views about trained nurses were most influenced by her: a. experience...

1. A paranoid client presents with bizarre behaviors, neologisms, and thought insertion. Which nursing action should be prioritized to maintain this clients safety? A. Assess for medication noncompliance B. Note escalating behaviors and intervene immediately C. Interpret attempts at communication D. Assess triggers for bizarre, inappropriate behaviors B. Note escalating behaviors and intervene immediately 2. A client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder is admitted for social skills training...

Anxiety Emotional response to anticipation of danger, the source of which is unknown or unrecognized. Anxiety A feeling of discomfort, apprehension or dread related to anticipation of danger. Considered a disorder when fears are excessive and there are associated behavioral disturbances such as interferance with social and occupational functioning __________ is an external pressure that is brought to bear on the individual. _________ is the subjective emotional response to that stressor Stress...

The nurse is providing care to a preadolescent client who was recently diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. The client's mother states, "I am very weight and exercise conscious, and I try to ensure my children stay in shape and eat well so that they can succeed in life. I have no idea how my daughter developed bulimia. She must have inherited a genetic tendency for bulimia from her birth mother." Based on this data, which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate? A) The mother's focus on ...

After a mammogram, a client is told that she needs a fine needle aspirate of a breast mass. Which action by the client demonstrates engagement in a primary appraisal of the stressful situation? A) Holding her breath while the nurse is talking B) Sitting in the dressing room crying C) Asking the nurse if she has cancer D) Scheduling the procedure in 6 weeks, which is the earliest possible appointment **P-31** C (Asking the nurse if she has cancer) A client worries every day about personal hea...

The client diagnosed with bipolar depression is hospitalized in the elation phase of the illness. The client says to the nurse, "I just bought myself a home computer and a large screen TV for the family." Which interpretation by the nurse is most accurate? A) The client wants to impress the nurse with the level of generosity toward the family B) The client is insecure about self-worth and needs to manipulate electronic devices C) The client has completely lost contact with reality and thought...

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