The nurse instructs the client about addiction. The nurse determines the client understands the instructions given when the client says:
A) Addiction is a moral disease..
B) Addiction is an emotional attachment..
C) Addiction is a behavioral habit..
D) Addiction is a biopsychosocial problem..
Question 2
Denise has been admitted to your medical unit for testing for migraines she has been having.
She tells you about her several graduate degrees and points out to you that she really must be discharged soon, because her place of employment simply cannot function in her absence. Denise explains that she has won numerous awards, but that she really didn't deserve them any more than anyone else who works with her. You request an evaluation from the mental health unit because your nursing assessment suggests a diagnosis of:
A) Dependent personality disorder
B) Schizoid personality disorder
C) Passive-aggressive personality disorder
D) Narcissistic personality disorder
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
Client receiving hemodialysis.
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations