The gas pedal on a person's car became stuck on a busy interstate highway, causing the car to accelerate rapidly. For 20 minutes, the car was very difficult to control. In the months after this experience, afterward, which assessment finding would the nurse expect?

A) Weight gain
B) Flashbacks
C) Headache
D) Diuresis

A patient requires toenail care.While the nurse performs nail care and nail care education the patient is instructed to always do which of the following?

A) Use clippers or manicure scissors to trim the nails straight across.
B) Apply a hot water bottle to the feet before foot care to soften the tissues.
C) Apply over-the-counter preparations to any foot fungus or disease.
D) Apply moist wet-to-dry dressing on any cuts and cover with socks.

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder refuses solid foods. In order to meet nutritional needs, which beverage will the nurse offer to this patient?

A) Tomato juice
B) Orange juice
C) Hot tea
D) Milk

Which factors which would alert the nurse to negative/dysfunctional family dynamics?

A) Aging of family members
B) Chronic illness of a family member
C) Disability of a family member
D) Intimate partner violence

At what point in the nurse-patient relationship should a nurse plan to first address termination?

A) During the orientation phase
B) At the end of the working phase
C) Near the beginning of the termination phase
D) When the patient initially brings up the topic