The Nurse Instructs an Older Client on Ways to Manage

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs an older client on ways to manage acute episodes of gout at home. Which client statement BEST indicates that teaching has been effective?

• A) "During a flare-up, alternating rest with exercising the joints will relieve pain."
• B) "I will need to take my NSAID ten minutes after the first sign of a flare-up."
• C) "I should eat foods like liver no more than twice per week."
• D) "Avoiding the application of heat to my joints is recommended."

Analyze the impact of political behavior, including lobbying and vote trading (logrolling), on government decision making and policy outcomes.

Understand the concept of limited and bundled choice in elections and its implications for public choice.

Understand the differences between dispositional and situational attributions.

Recognize the influence of actor-observer bias on perception of behaviors.

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Definitions:

Constructive Stress

Stress that is perceived as positive or beneficial, motivating individuals to perform better and achieve their goals.

Moderate

Describing a level of intensity, quantity, or quality that is considered average or reasonable, neither extreme nor minimal.

Stress Intensity

The level of pressure or tension experienced by an individual, often in relation to specific stressors.

Role Ambiguities

Situations where the expectations or responsibilities of a position are unclear, leading to confusion or conflicts in the workplace.