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A despondent friend, even though this could be a support to the grieving person, is in a state of despondency. Therefore, he or she might not do well with a grieving friend.Psychosocial Integrity

The least important factor (of those listed) during an emergency situation is the number of accompanying family members.Safety and Infection Control

The spinal change occurring with pregnancy is lordosis. This occurs due to the weight of the enlarging uterus and the affect of gravity.Basic Care and Comfort

A side effect of postpartum epidural morphine is the onset of itching within 3 hours of injection and lasting up to 10 hours. Nausea and vomiting might occur 4–7 hours after injection. Urinary retention is a side effect of postpartum epidural morphine but is not assessed as such within the first 3 hours. Somnolence is a rare side effect.Health Promotion and Maintenance

Rhytidectomy is the procedure for removing excess skin from the face and neck. It is commonly called a face-lift. Dermabrasion involves the spraying of a chemical to cause light freezing of the skin, which is then abraded with sandpaper or a revolving wire brush. It is used to remove facial scars, severe acne, and pigment from tattoos. Rhinoplasty is performed to improve the appearance of the nose and involves reshaping the nasal skeleton and overlying skin. Blepharoplasty is the procedure that removes loose and protruding fat from the upper and lower eyelids.Health Promotion and Maintenance

The mother’s most prominent concern is likely to be what becomes of her son after she dies. Choice 1 is important but is not likely to be her most prominent concern. Choice 2 is also not likely to be her primary concern because the welfare of her son with schizophrenia is more important. Choice 4 is incorrect because Mrs. Owens has likely confronted and handled concerns about getting the physician to talk to her after 38 years of managing her son’s care.Psychosocial Integrity

Staphylococcus aureus microorganisms are ubiquitous and easily transmitted by health care workers who fail to conduct routine hand washing between clients. Tuberculosis is almost always transmitted by the airborne route, and tetanus usually results from exposure to dirt. HIV is a weak virus that does not live long outside the body.Physiological Adaptation

In addition to the rubber tips on the ends of the crutches, the client needs to know the appropriate gait. Arm strength exercises are important, and it is critical that the client be fitted properly for the crutches.BasicCare and Comfort

Two-year-old children are very egocentric. They believe everything and everyone is concerned about them. They believe other children want them to have their toys. This is different than believing they can make other children want them to have all the toys, as in magical thinking, which normally occurs in preschool-age children. Toddlers are very negative, but this is expressed by refusal of requests made to them. Domestic imitation does occur in preschool-age children, but it refers to the imitation of household chores and roles performed by adults, not the imitation of other children.Health Promotion and Maintenance

Major functions of the kidneys in maintaining normal fluid balance include regulation of extracellular fluid and osmolarity by selective retention and excretion of fluids, regulation of pH of the extracellular fluid by retention of hydrogen ions, and excretion of metabolic wastes and toxic substances. ADH is manufactured by the pituitary, and the parathyroid regulates calcium and phosphate balance.Physiological Adaptation

When taking estrogen, there is an increased risk of diabetes or hyperglycemia due to lowered glucose tolerance. It is true that monthly menses might return when taking combination hormones. The progestin is responsible for this. There is also a risk of gallbladder disease. It is also true that there is an increased risk of breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer with long-term hormone replacement therapy.Health Promotion and Maintenance

The client needs to learn how to communicate directly with his wife about her behavior. The nurse’s assistance enables him to practice a new skill and communicates confidence in his ability to confront this situation. Choices 1 and 2 inappropriately direct attention away from the clientand toward his wife, who isn’t present. Choice 4 implies that there might be a legitimate reason for the nurse to assume responsibility for something that rightfully belongs to the client. Instead of focusing on his problems, he’ll waste precious time convincing the nurse that he or she should do his work.Psychosocial Integrity

Epidemiological studies indicate that chlamydia is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease in the United States.Physiological Adaptation

The use of restraints as an emergency measure is taken primarily as a last resort to protect a client from harm. Typically, the nurse acts under a physician’s order, but in an emergency, the nurse may restrain a client out of necessity for one hour prior to the client being seen by a physician or an advanced practice mental health provider.Safety and Infection Control

Due to the loud noises from the scanner moving to obtain images, earplugs need to be worn. No metal objects are allowed, including jewelry, pacemakers, and artificial joints.Reduction of Risk Potential