Unit 4 - Development Through the Life Stages

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Shelia Videbeck||ISBN NO-10 2,ISBN NO-13 978-8|| All Chapter Covered 1-24 | Complete Guide A+. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Shelia Videbeck Test Bank , All Chapter Covered 1-24 | Complete Guide A+: UNIT 1 Current Theories and Practice • 1. Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing • 2. Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology • 3. Psychosocial Theories and Therapy • 4. Treatment Settings and Therapeutic Pr...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Shelia Videbeck||ISBN NO-10 2,ISBN NO-13 978-8|| All Chapter Covered 1-24 | Complete Guide A+. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Shelia Videbeck Test Bank , All Chapter Covered 1-24 | Complete Guide A+: UNIT 1 Current Theories and Practice • 1. Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing • 2. Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology • 3. Psychosocial Theories and Therapy • 4. Treatment Settings and Therapeutic Pr...

Can an RN delegate to the LPN to provide tracheostomy care to a client with pneumonia? - Yes. A nurse on a med-surg unit has received change-of-shift report & will care for 4 clients. Which of the following client's needs may the nurse assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hrs ago w/aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching w/a client who is learning to walk using a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontine...

1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. D) Note-taking allows the nurse to bre...

A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline. B. Reposition the client on her side. C. Advance the nasogastric tube 5 cm. D. Administer an intravenous antiemetic as prescribed. - B. The priority is to determined if the tube is functioning corre...

1. Three years ago, Anna's dog, Lucky, her pet for 16 years, was killed by a car. Since that time, Anna has lost weight, rarely leaves her home, and talks excessively about Lucky. Anna's behavior would be considered maladaptive for which of the following reasons? a. It has been more than 3 years since Lucky died. b. Her grief is too intense over the loss of a dog. c. Her grief is interfering with her functioning. d. Cultural norms typically do not comprehend grief over the loss of a pe...

According to WHO, what is the definition of health? - correct answer Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the ABSENCE of DISEASE. What are the chief causes of acute illnesses in children? - correct answer Respiratory illnesses (50%), Injuries (15%) and Infection/Parasitic disease (11%) What is the major determinant of neonatal death in the U.S.? - correct answer ...

What is the priority nursing intervention when a child is unconscious after a fall? - Establish an adequate airway. A nurse is teaching a parent of a toddler about nutrition. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? - . While planning postoperative care for the toddler, the nurse recognizes that the child is likely to have which concern based on age? - a. Separation Anxiety b. Have parent room in with pt. A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old client who just had abdominal s...

A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following responses by the newly licensed nurse requires additional teaching regarding nonverbal communication? A. Personal space B. Posture C. Eye contact D. Intonation - D. Intonation Intonation is the tone of one's voice and can communicate a variety of feelings. A nurse is communicating with a client on the acute mental health facility. The client states, "I can't sle...

The nursing team consists of a nurse, an LPN/LVN, and two unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which client care activity does the nurse recognize as appropriately utilizing the LPN/LVN's skill set? (Select all that apply.) - Suction a client's tracheostomy. Care for a 2-year-old client who has a systolic blood pressure of 84 mm Hg. Others here are better for hte UAP - have to pay attn to who else you have to use. They cannot administer IV meds for pain. The nurse reviews the care needs...