A client with schizophrenia is being quiet and isolative. The nurse tries to engage the client as an intervention to promote appropriate social interaction.
The nurse sits by the client for a few minutes and then asks the client, What's the matter, cat got your tongue? In this situation, the stereotypical comment is: A) Not therapeutic. B) Sexually suggestive.
C) Therapeutic. D) Intellectually stimulating.
Question 2
Nurses are aware that people who abuse alcohol and drugs
A) Are of low-socioeconomic groups
B) Use only the drug of their choice
C) Use more than one drug and are often also alcoholic
D) Are all alcoholics before they begin using other drugs
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
A client is having an endoscopy performed by a physician who views the upper gastrointestinal intern
Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
Example of simplified note for one-time client.
Use face cradle covers to prevent the client’s skin from touching the face cradle upholstery.
Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position