Answer to Question 1
C
The hypercritical manic patient offers so many complaints that it is easy to discount his or her concerns. Legitimate complaints should always be investigated, however. By listening and ignoring complaints, the nurse might fail to intervene to provide care. Telling the patient to use the suggestion box or asking him to share his complaints at the community meeting are placating and may anger the patient.
Answer to Question 2
C
Individuals with avoidant personalities desire relationships but keep their anxiety at a low level by avoiding situations in which they might experience rejection. They are timid, uncertain, and often withdrawn. The other options describe behaviors that would not be seen in patients with avoidant personality disorder.
Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal
During a total solar eclipse, the solar corona can be seen with the naked eye, during the brief peri
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide.
A patient with Cushing’s syndrome (A) before and (B) after receiving treatment. Sharmyn McGraw
After multiple injections of a local anesthetic, the patient developed herpetic lesions.
A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...