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QUESTION: 123

A 56-year-old psychiatric inpatient has had recurring episodes of depression and chronic low self-esteem. She feels that her family does not want her around, experiences a sense of helplessness, and has a negative view of herself. To assist the client in focusing on her strengths and positive traits, a strategy used by the nurse would be to:

Tell the client to attend all structured activities on the unit
Encourage or direct client to attend activities that offer simple methods to attain success
Increase the client's self-esteem by asking that she make all decisions regarding attendance in group activities
Not allow any dependent behaviors by the client because she must learn independence and will have to ask for any assistance from staff

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

(A) The nurse should encourage activities gradually, as client's energy level and tolerance for shared activities improve. (B) Activities that focus on strengths and accomplishments, with uncomplicated tasks, minimize failure and increase self-worth. (C) Asking a client to set a goal to make all decisions about attending group activities is unrealistic, and such decisions are not always under the client's control; this sets up the client for further failure and possibly decreased self-worth. (D) Encouragement toward independence does promote increased feelings of selfworth; however, clients may need assistance with decision making and problem solving for various situations and on an individual basis.

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QUESTION: 124

A pregnant client comes to the office for her first prenatal examination at 10 weeks. She has been pregnant twice before; the first delivery produced a viable baby girl at 39 weeks 3 years ago; the second pregnancy produced a viable baby boy at 36 weeks 2 years ago. Both children are living and well. Using the GTPAL system to record her obstetrical history, the nurse should record:

3-2-0-0-2
2-2-0-2-2
3-1-1-0-2
2-1-1-0-2

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

(A) This answer is an incorrect application of the GTPAL method.
One prior pregnancy was a preterm birth at 36 weeks (T =1, P= 1; not T = 2). (B) This answer is an incorrect application of the GTPAL method. The client is currently pregnant for the third time (G = 3, not 2), one prior pregnancy was preterm (T= 1, P= 1; not T= 2), and she has had no prior abortions (A =0). (C) This answer is the correct application of GTPAL method. The client is currently pregnant for the third time (G =3), her first pregnancy ended at term (>37 weeks) (T = 1), her second pregnancy ended preterm 2033 weeks) (P = 1), she has no history of abortion (A=0), and she has two living children (L = 2). (D) This answer is an incorrect application of the GTPAL method. The client is currently pregnant for the third time (G =3, not 2).

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QUESTION: 124

A pregnant client comes to the office for her first prenatal examination at 10 weeks. She has been pregnant twice before; the first delivery produced a viable baby girl at 39 weeks 3 years ago; the second pregnancy produced a viable baby boy at 36 weeks 2 years ago. Both children are living and well. Using the GTPAL system to record her obstetrical history, the nurse should record:

3-2-0-0-2
2-2-0-2-2
3-1-1-0-2
2-1-1-0-2

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

(A) This answer is an incorrect application of the GTPAL method.
One prior pregnancy was a preterm birth at 36 weeks (T =1, P= 1; not T = 2). (B) This answer is an incorrect application of the GTPAL method. The client is currently pregnant for the third time (G = 3, not 2), one prior pregnancy was preterm (T= 1, P= 1; not T= 2), and she has had no prior abortions (A =0). (C) This answer is the correct application of GTPAL method. The client is currently pregnant for the third time (G =3), her first pregnancy ended at term (>37 weeks) (T = 1), her second pregnancy ended preterm 2033 weeks) (P = 1), she has no history of abortion (A=0), and she has two living children (L = 2). (D) This answer is an incorrect application of the GTPAL method. The client is currently pregnant for the third time (G =3, not 2).

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QUESTION: 125

Which of the following changes in blood pressure readings should be of greatest concern to the nurse when assessing a prenatal client?

130/88 to 144/92
136/90 to 148/100
150/96 to 160/104
118/70 to 130/88

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

(A, B, C) The individual's systolic and diastolic changes are more significant than the relatively high initial blood pressure readings. (D) The systolic pressure went up 12 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure 18 mm Hg. This is a more significant rise than the increases in AC choices, and client should receive more frequent evaluations and care.

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QUESTION: 125

Which of the following changes in blood pressure readings should be of greatest concern to the nurse when assessing a prenatal client?

130/88 to 144/92
136/90 to 148/100
150/96 to 160/104
118/70 to 130/88

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

(A, B, C) The individual's systolic and diastolic changes are more significant than the relatively high initial blood pressure readings. (D) The systolic pressure went up 12 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure 18 mm Hg. This is a more significant rise than the increases in AC choices, and client should receive more frequent evaluations and care.

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