According to the Corbin and Strauss chronic illness trajectory, which statement describes a patient with an unstable condition?

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According to the Corbin and Strauss chronic illness trajectory, which statement describes a patient with an unstable condition?

A. Life-threatening situation B. Increasing disability and symptoms C. Gradual return to acceptable way of life D. Loss of control over symptoms and disease course

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which nursing actions would demonstrate the nurse’s understanding of the concept of providing safe care without using restraints (select all that apply)?

A. Placing patients with fall risk in low beds. B. Making hourly rounds on patients to assess for pain and toileting needs. C. Applying a jacket vest loosely so the patient can turn but cannot climb out of bed. D. Placing a disruptive patient near the nurses’ station in a chair with a seat belt.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

6. What is the rationale behind many nurses advocating complementary and alternative therapies?

A. They promote self-care and self-determination by patients. B. They are congruent with a view of humans as holistic beings. C. They are less expensive for patients than conventional therapies. D. They cause few adverse effects while achieving positive outcomes.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

12. When discussing herbal therapy with a patient, what should the nurse advise the patient?

A. Preparations should be purchased only from reputable manufacturers. B. Herbs rarely cause harm or side effects because they are natural plants. C. Herbs are safe and there are no known contraindications to the use of herbal therapy. D. Most herbal preparations have been clinically tested for safety and efficacy before marketing.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

18. Melatonin’s use is based on scientific evidence. The patient with which problem would benefit from melatonin?

A. Sleep problems B. Mild depression C. High cholesterol D. Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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