A patient is hospitalized with blindness of sudden onset
According to the spouse, the patient entered a room and found the spouse in a romantic embrace with a neighbor. The patient is unconcerned about the blindness and says, I'm sure things will turn out all right. Which term best describes this reaction?
a. La belle indifference
b. Agoraphobia
c. Dissociation
d. Fugue
Question 2
A nurse cares for a patient demonstrating paraphili
a. The nurse expects the health care provider may prescribe which type of medication to reduce paraphilic behaviors?
a. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
b. Erectile dysfunction medication
c. Atypical antipsychotic
d. Mood stabilizer
Measuring Patient Height
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
National Patient Safety Goals for Acute-Care Hospitals