Hondros Nur 172 (NUR172)

The nurse sits silently as the group members stray from the assigned topic - ANS during a therapeutic group, which nursing action demonstrates a laissez faire leadership style? 1. the nurse mandates that all group members reveal an embarrassing personal situation 2. the nurse asks for a show of hands to determine group topic preferences 3. the nurse sits silently as the group members stray from assigned topic 4. the nurse shuffles through papers to determine the facility policy on ...

Which of the following characteristics should be included in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship? 1. Meeting both physical and psychological needs of client 2. Collaborating to set appropriate goals 3. Promoting client insight to problematic behaviors 4. Ensuring therapeutic termination 5. Meeting the psychological needs of the nurse and the client - ANS 1, 2, 3, 4 Which of the following individuals are communicating a message? 1. Father checking for new e-mail on a regular ...

Nurs 172 Exam 5 Questions With Complete Solutions

what are neurotransmitters? Names? What is their purpose? - ANS Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a "target cell. Serotonin, GABA, Dopamine and Norepinephrine SER - sleep/emotion/pleasure GABA-gabagabagaba take gaba and CALM down DOP-Determined Obsession/Plesure Serotonin - ANS SARA inhibitor Sara inhibits in my tummy,she affects my mood she is a pain and I sense her perceptions. sleep and my brain stem functions are good t...

Nursing 172 Fluid & Electrolytes Questions With Complete Solutions

Lithium - ANS Salt for mania and suicidal patients therapeutic blood level is 0.6-1.2, check renal function and TSH GI symptoms show toxicity, no NSAIDS SSRIS - ANS fluoxetine, peroxtine, sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram SSRI SE - ANS sexual dysfunction due to decrease in libido, weight gain, Suicidal ideation (black box warning) Fluoxetine - ANS long half life (2 weeks) 10-60 mg is therapeutic range Sertraline - ANS for pregnant/breastfee...

NUR 172 Psych Exam#3 Questions With Complete Solution

What is stress? - ANS Stress is a state produced by a change in the environment that is perceived as challenging, threatening, or damaging to one's well-being. What is anxiety? - ANS Anxiety is a universal human experience; dysfunctional behavior is often a defense mechanism against anxiety. It is a feeling of apprehension, uneasiness, uncertainty, or dread resulting from a real or perceived threat. The actual source of the threat is unknown or unrecognized. Anxiety attacks a...

NUR 172 Preeop Exam Questions With Complete Solutions

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