The nurse has instructed a client with panic disorder about the technique of positive self-talk. The nurse determines that the client has understood the instructions when the client says she should tell herself during an impending panic attack:
A) I am feeling very nervous right now.
B) I can handle this anxiety; it will be over shortly.
C) I am taking medication to eliminate these symptoms.
D) Relax your muscles, relax your muscles.
Question 2
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia was released from a state mental hospital after 20 years of institutionalizatio n. A nurse should recognize which characteristic that is likely to be exhibited by this client?
A. The client is likely to be compliant with treatment because of institutional dependency.
B. The client is likely to find a variety of community support services to aid in the transition.
C. The client is likely to adjust to the community environment if given sufficient support.
D. The client is likely to be admitted at some time to an acute care unit for psychiatric treatment.
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Relief-printing technique.
Symptoms That May Lead to a Diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Scapula mobilizing technique: move and lift the scapula by pulling back at the shoulder.
Nursing Care Plan Process: Client with High Blood Lipid Levels