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A nurse is planning care for a child who has scabies and he keeps itching… ANS: Keep nails trimmed short and have him wear mittens 2) An acute care hospital has a disaster something about an outage and a generator. The UAP asks the charge nurse what she can do to help… ANS: Tell clients to stay in their rooms 3) Discharge teaching to a patient with heart failure what parameter is most important for weight monitoring… ANS: Weigh themselves at the same time everyday 4) Patient wi...

Client diagnosed with major depression being allowed a week-end pass from psych unit. Which instruction for the family Involve the client in usual at-home activities Within 4 wks of birth client is admitted for disorganized speech, bizarre behavior and strange thoughts about infant being possessed by demons. “altered thought process, secondary to “ what Postpartum psychosis Child appears frightened and withdrawn in the presence of parent or adult Behavior of child who is abused T...

What can be delegated to Assistive personnel (AP)? - ADLs - bathing - grooming - dressing - ambulating - feeding (w/o swallow precautions) - positioning - bed making - specimen collection - I&O - VS (stable clients A nurse on a med surg unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is...

201. A 56-years-old man shares with the nurse that he is having difficulty making decision about terminating life support for his wife. What is the best initial action by the nurse? • Provide ianiopportunityiforihimito iclarify ihis ivalues irelatedito ithe idecision i • Encourage him to share memories about his life with his wife and family • Advise him to seek several opinions before making decision • Offer to contact the hospital chaplain or social worker to offer support. • Ra...

1. An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to A. Decrease production of gastric secretions. B. Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer. C. Correct Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above. D. Decrease gastric motor activity. 2. In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cephulac), which outcome would indicate that the drug is performing as intended? A. An increase in urine output. B. Correct...

Neurologists and biological psychologists have witnessed a sharp increase in the knowledge and understanding of particular structures of the brain over the past two decades. As technology becomes ever more advanced, scientists are able to isolate the functions of even small regions of the human brain. One noteworthy discovery is the role of the amygdala in human fear and aggression. The amygdala, a small, almond-shaped conglomerate, is just one part of the limbic system. Located at the very cent...

1. Which of the following hormones decreases the concentration of blood glucose? A. insulin B. glucagon C. growth hormone D. glucocorticoids 2. Which structure controls the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland? A. hypothalamus B. adrenal gland C. testes D. pancreas 3. How much of a female’s blood volume is composed of red blood cells? A. 10% B. 25% C. D. 70% 4. Which type of cholesterol is considered to be the best for health? A. LDL B. C. VLDL D. VHDL 5. W...

1. If a Hydrogen is in a compound, what would its oxidation number be? +1 2. What is the oxidation number of any simple ion? +1 or -1 depending on the charge of the ion 3. How many kilograms are in a pound? 0. kg 4. What is the temperature for freezing point of water in Celsius? 0 degrees Celsius (32°F for Fahrenheit) 5. What is the conversion of Celsius to Fahrenheit? 0°C = 32°F 6. What is the oxidation number of an element atom? 0 7. What is the freezing point of sea water in Fahren...

1. Pharmaceuticals are arguably the most socially important healthcare product. A. TRUE B. FALSE 2. Pharmaceutical development is a high-risk undertaking, in which many promising leads prove disappointing. . TRUE A. FALSE 3. Pharmaceutical sales are highest in which geographical regions? . The U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Japan A. The U.S., Western Europe, and Japan B. Western Europe, Australia, and Canada C. Western Europe, Canada, and Saudi Arabia 4. The U.S. accounts for about ____ of...

A client with mild parkinsonism is started on oral amantadine (Symmetrel). What statement accurately describes the action of this medication? dopamine in central nervous system is increased A 52-year-old client is admitted to the hospital for possible duodenal ulcers. The healthcare provider prescribes ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac) 150 mg BID PO. Which data would indicate that this medication is effective? Within 4 hours after meals, the client denies having pain. A 78-year-old client wi...