During the initial interview with a client in crisis, the initial priority is to:
A) Assess the adequacy of the support system.
B) Assess for substance use.
C) Determine the precise level of functioning.
D) Evaluate the potential for self-harm.
Question 2
The nurse is planning to explain the purpose of the behavioral therapy technique of self-monitoring to a client with bulimia nervosa. The nurse should plan to explain that the client should keep a diary to record:
A) Feelings of hunger.
B) Efforts at distraction.
C) Environmental stimuli.
D) Rigid rules about eating.
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
A model for priority setting
Building a Client Base Cont.
Measuring the client’s height with a platform scale
Typical bacterial population growth curve showing the initial lag phase