A physician mentions to a nurse that a newly admitted client is impulsive. The nurse should assess
for behavior characterized by
a. adherence to a strict moral code.
b. manipulative, controlling strategies.
c. postponing gratification to an appropriate time.
d. little time elapsed between thought and action.
Question 2
A client has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. She will be treated as an outpatient. A desired
outcome related to the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
would be that within 1 week, the client will
a. gain 1 pound.
b. gain 3 pounds.
c. exercise 1 hour daily.
d. take a laxative every 3 days.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Inspection of client
Client positioned and draped