While Preparing to Discharge a Patient Who Has Started Taking

question 57

Multiple Choice

While preparing to discharge a patient who has started taking Lopressor (metoprolol) during their hospitalization, the nurse recognizes further teaching is necessary by which of the following statements:

• A) "I should take my pulse every day before taking this medication."
• B) "I need to stay on a low-salt diet to help control my blood pressure."
• C) "I'll have to have my blood drawn frequently to monitor for toxic levels of this medication."
• D) "I should contact the physician immediately if I notice any wheezing, difficulty breathing, or dizziness."

Gain insight into theories explaining group polarization.

Acquire knowledge on the symptoms of groupthink and how it leads to defective decision-making.

Understand the foundational theories and phenomena related to social psychology and group dynamics, including Triplett’s study on competition and Allport's concept of social facilitation.

Identify and describe the key conditions and outcomes of social facilitation, including the impact of task complexity and the presence of others on individual performance.

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Definitions:

Ukuthwasa

A traditional healing and initiation process among certain South African cultures, leading to becoming a Sangoma (traditional healer).

Culture-Bound Syndrome

Psychological disorders that are limited to specific cultural or social groups and often involve unique symptoms not recognized in other cultural contexts.

Pathology

The study of diseases and the changes that they cause in the structure and function of body organs and tissues.

Culture

The sum of social practices, languages, symbols, beliefs, values, ideologies, and material objects that people create to deal with their real-life problems and shared among members of a society.