Unit 40 - Dementia Care

1. The nurse is performing an assessment on an older client who is having difficulty sleeping at night. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching regarding measures to improve sleep? a) "I swim three times a week." b) "I have stopped smoking cigars." c) "I drink hot chocolate before bedtime." d) "I read for 40 minutes before bedtime." - answer-1) C - Rationale: Many nonpharmacological sleep aids can be used to influence sleep. However, t...

MSN 620 Final Study Guide |Actual Questions and Answers |Latest Update|100% Correct. A 17-year-old boy presents with a sore throat that started yesterday afternoon. He denies any congestion or cough but reports a temperature of 102° F (38.8° C) and generalized fatigue. He has pain with swallowing but can speak normally and manage his saliva. On physical examination, the clinician sees yellow-white plaques on his tonsils and anterior cervical lymphadenopathy that is tender to palpation. Wha...

Primary Care: Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing - An Interprofessional Approach 5th edition Dunphy Test Bank Chapter 1. Primary Care in the Twenty-First Century: A Circle of Caring 1. A nurse has conducted a literature review in an effort to identify the effect of handwashing onthe incidence of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections in acute care settings. An article presented findings at a level of significance of <0.01. This indicatesthat A) the control group and the experimen...

1. A nurse is admitting a client who has an abdominal wound with a large amount of purple tissue drainage. Which of the following types of transmission precautions should the nurse initiate? Protective environment Airborne precautions Droplet precautions Contact precautions Contact precautions 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is expressing anger about his diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Discuss the risk factors for colon canc...

NCLEX PN ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. LATEST WELL ANSWERED 2024 (200 Questions with Answers and Explanation) 1. The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. The nurse should be particularly alert for: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal tenderness C. Muscle tetany D. Oliguria Answer A: Removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by a transsphenoidal approach, through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes...

266 HESI lots of questions and answers 266 HESI lots of questions Study online at - D Enjoys fat-free yogurt as an occasional snack food. Question 1 of 55 The nurse is evaluating a client's understanding about the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan. Which behavior indicates that the client is adhering to the eating plan? - A Uses only lactose-free dairy products. - B Carefully cleans and peels all fresh fruit and vegetables. - C No longer incudes grains in ...

ATI comprehensive predictor STUDY (Latest UPDATES STUDY) Exam Reviews Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct Grade A ATI comprehensive predictor STUDY (Latest UPDATES STUDY) Exam Reviews Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct Grade A - ADLs - bathing - grooming - dressing - ambulating - feeding (w/o swallow precautions) - positioning - bed making - specimen collection - I&O - VS (stable clients - -What can be delegated to Assistive personnel (AP)? C - -A nurse on a med su...

Med Surg Final HESI- (Latest UPDATES STUDY) Exam Reviews Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct Grade A Med Surg Final HESIB. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum - -A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Se...

HURST REVIEW NCLEX-RN Readiness Exam 1 (Latest UPDATES STUDY) Exam Reviews Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct Grade A HURST REVIEW NCLEX-RN Readiness Exam 1 2. Correct: The rate of IV administration should not exceed 50 mg/min. for adults and 1-3 mg/kg/min (or 50 mg/min, whichever is slower) in pediatric clients because of the risk of severe hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias. So 100 mg can safely be delivered over a period of at least 2 minutes. 1. Incorrect: The rate of IV...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication? A. Bradycardia B. Headache C. Joint pain D. Hypotension - D. Hypotension 2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to take anti-psychotic medication. Which of the fol...