A patient who is admitted for treatment of an eating disorder displays controlling behaviors, takes responsibility for others’ actions, and has difficulty identifying feelings. These manifestations suggest
A. dependency.
B. manipulation.
C. learned helplessness.
D. codependency.
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While caring for the client with a burn injury, the nurse should observe for signs and symptoms of which complication believed to be due primarily to hypersecretion of gastric acid
A. Paralytic ileus.
B. Gastric distention.
C. Hiatal hernia.
D. Gastrointestinal ulceration.
The nurse instructs the female client concerning hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms. Which of the following points should the nurse include in the client’s teaching plan
A. Estrogen therapy eliminates the need for supplemental calcium intake.
B. Estrogen therapy can reduce the risk of menopausal bone loss.
C. The risk of uterine cancer is decreased after menopause.
D. Smoking is associated with a later onset of menopaus
Assertive behavior involves which of the following elements
A. Expressing an air of superiority.
B. Saying what is on your mind at the expense of others.
C. Avoiding unpleasant situations and circumstances.
D. Standing up for your rights while respecting the rights of others.
The nurse is teaching the client how to use a cane. Which of the following statements is most inaccurate
A. The client should hold the cane on the involved side.
B. The client should hold the cane close to his body.
C. The stride length and the timing of each step should be equal.
D. The nurse should stand behind the client to prevent falls.