Major depressive disorder resulted after a patient's employment was terminated. The patient now says to the nurse, "I'm not worth the time you spend with me. I am the most useless person in the world." Which nursing diagnosis applies?

A) Powerlessness
B) Defensive coping
C) Situational low self-esteem
D) Disturbed personal identity

When discussing hyperlipidemia with a group of adolescents, which high level labs should the nurse explain can prevent cardiovascular disease?

A) Cholesterol
B) Triglycerides
C) Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
D) High-density lipoproteins (HDLs)

The nursing unit director exhibits the definition of leadership in which of the following responses?

A) The nurse manager refers the concern to the director of the department.
B) The nurse manager corrects the concern with the patient directly and does not communicate her actions to the staff.
C) The nurse manager meets with the staff to discuss the concern and identify solutions.
D) The nurse manager tells the staff that they need to correct the situation by tomorrow and leaves the meeting.

A nurse is caring for a school-age child with left unilateral pneumonia and pleural effusion. A chest tube has been inserted to promote continuous closed chest drainage. Which interventions should the nurse implement when caring for this child? (Select all that apply.)

A) Positioning child on the right side
B) Assessing the chest tube and drainage device for correct settings
C) Administering prescribed doses of analgesia
D) Clamping the chest tube when child ambulates
E) Monitoring for need of supplemental oxygen