When leading the first session of a newly formed group of clients in a mental health clinic, the nurse notes that group members frequently assume self-serving roles. what does the nurse understand about this?

Match these items. 1. the ability to evaluate information to judge whether it is true or not consequence 2. the result of a decision made or an action taken discernment

Disaster preparedness procedures should include assembling educational and entertainment materials for children. specifying how information will be shared with families. storing one gallon of water for each person. evacuating immediately if it is safe to do so.

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?