Nikki reveals that the boyfriend has been pressuring her to engage in premarital sex. The most therapeutic response by the nurse is: A. “I can refer you to a spiritual counselor if you like.” B. “You shouldn’t allow anyone to pressure you into sex.” C. “It sounds like this problem is related to your… Read More »
Malingering is different from somatoform disorder because the former: A. Has evidence of an organic basis. B. It is a deliberate effort to handle upsetting events. C. Gratification from the environment is obtained. D. Stress is expressed through physical symptoms. Correct Answer: B. It is a deliberate… Read More »
Unlike psychophysiologic disorder Linda may be best managed with: A. Medical regimen B. Milieu therapy C. Stress management techniques D. Psychotherapy Correct Answer: C. Stress management techniques Stress management techniques are the best management of somatoform disorder because the disorder is related to stress and it does… Read More »
Mandy, a nurse who works at Nurseslabs Rehabilitation Center is assessing a client for recent stressful life events. She recognizes that stressful life events are both: A. Desirable and growth-promoting B. Positive and negative C. Undesirable and harmful D. Predictable and controllable Correct Answer: B. Positive and… Read More »
During a community visit, volunteer nurses teach stress management to the participants. The nurses will most likely advocate which belief as a method of coping with stressful life events? A. Avoidance of stress is an important goal for living. B. Control over one’s response to stress is possible. C. Most people have no control… Read More »