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A client diagnosed with schizophrenia; a complex psychiatric disorder, is reluctant to take their prescribed oral medication. What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

The pediatric nurse is caring for a 15-month-old child recently admitted to the hospital for a fractured femur. Which data, obtained during the assessment, would raise the nurse’s suspicion that the child has suffered physical abuse? Select All That Apply.

Which of the following nursing actions demonstrates active listening in a therapeutic setting? Select all that apply.

During a session with a client, the client asks the nurse what she should do about her “cheating” husband. The nurse replies, “You should divorce him immediately. You deserve better than that!” Which nontherapeutic communication technique was used by the nurse?

___________ decreases lumbar lordosis and can be used as part of a comprehensive core stabilization program.

A client is observed pacing the hall with clenched fists and swearing at other clients. The nurse intervenes immediately to prevent the client from moving to which phase of the aggression cycle?

Which psychosocial theory emphasizes the significance of social interactions in promoting mental health and coping skills?

The PTA is seeing a patient that has complaints of pain running down the LE, numbness, tingling,and some evidence of muscle atrophy. These are common symptoms of_____________.

Case: 45 year old patient with R BKA and L knee disarticulation from and on the job accident where he was trapped behind the truck bumper and the wall of a wash out stall. No other internal injuries noted. Patient transferred to in patient rehab once medically stable. PT POC includes patient education, stump care, TE, TA, balance, functional mobility, stump care, and pre-prosthetic training.Of the following what is the most appropriate pre-prosthetic training activity?

Case: 45 year old patient with R BKA and L knee disarticulation from and on the job accident where he was trapped behind the truck bumper and the wall of a wash out stall. No other internal injuries noted. Patient transferred to in patient rehab once medically stable. PT POC includes patient education, stump care, TE, TA, balance, functional mobility, stump care, and pre-prosthetic training.Of the following, what is going to be the best approach assist the patient with the psychologic impact of the injuries sustained in the accident?