A nurse is assessing a pathological gambler. What would differentiate this client's behaviors from the behaviors of a non-pathological gambler?
1. Pathological gamblers have abnormal levels of neurotransmitters, whereas non-pathological gamblers do not.
2. Pathological gambling occurs more commonly among women, whereas non-pathological gambling occurs more commonly among men.
3. Pathological gambling generally runs an acute course, whereas non-pathological gambling runs a chronic course.
4. Pathological gambling is not related to stress relief, whereas non-pathological gambling is related to stress relief.
Question 2
The parents of a 2-year-old boy seek assistance at a family therapy clinic because their son throws a temper tantrum every time he is not allowed to throw his food on the floor during meals. Which therapeutic intervention does the nurse suggest?
a. Leave him during the tantrum, so that he feels isolated from others as a result of his behavior.
b. Try to distract him when he becomes frustrated, and reward him for positive behavior.
c. Hold the child down until the tantrum stops.
d. Put him in the corner for punishment while he is having the tantrum.
Assessing for Bulge Sign, Observing for Fluid
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Common Pathological Conditions of the Integumentary System
Client and therapist positioning for foot reflexology.
Testing the client’s ability to feel vibrations, the toe
Differentiate each function with respect to x. (Power rule)