a client is prescribed multiple medications for hypertension. the client asks the nurse which of the medications prescribed is a calcium channel blocker. which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a physician begins to experience headaches and fatigue and is uncharacteristically irritable both at the hospital and at home. when asked about work, the physician expresses frustration at staffing shortages leading to delays in care implementation and patient discomfort. the physician is exhibiting signs of which phenomenon?
Patients with cancer who focus on their recovery may be more likely to experience fewer side effects of chemotherapy than are patients who focus on the treatment itself. This phenomenon likely reflects _____ of the treatment from a negative to a positive event.
pain during or after intercourse, loss of interest in sexual activity, and possible intensification of pms symptoms are typically a result of .
a client with severe and persistent mental illness has been taking antipsychotic medication for 20 years. the nurse observes during a therapy session that the client's behavior includes repetitive movements of the mouth and tongue, facial grimacing, and rocking back and forth. the nurse recognizes these behaviors as indicative of what?
what home care instructions would be given to a patient with a provisional restoration? group of answer choices brush and floss the restoration, sliding the floss through the cervical embrasure. brush but do not floss the restoration. brush and floss the restoration as you would any other tooth. do not brush or floss the restoration.
which is the correct order that cultures and smears should be performed during the pelvic examination? group of answer choices pap smear; culture samples for stds; cultures for infection culture samples for stds; cultures for infection; pap smear cultures for infection; culture samples for stds; pap smear you can do them in any order
a 6-month-old boy has been admitted to the hospital with severe bloody diarrhea. the nurse notes petechiae and eczema with signs of secondary infection. as the nurse documents the boy's history, the parents report easy bruising and prolonged bleeding after circumcision. based on these findings, the nurse suspects a diagnosis of:
the nurse is assessing an infant girl at her first well-baby visit. the nurse also observes the actions of the 6-year-old brother and parents who share that she was the best anniversary present they received this year. which type of family will the nurse conclude these individuals represent?
the determination of whether a medical patient is a high-priority or low-priority transport is typically made: a. as soon as the patient voices his or her chief complaint. b. once the patient's baseline vital signs are known. c. after the primary assessment has been completed. d. upon completion of a detailed secondary assessment.
an older adult client of the catholic faith has been admitted to the unit for bleeding due to diverticulitis. she tells the nurse that she is concerned because the next day is ash wednesday and if she is in the hospital, she will not be able to receive ashes. what would be the nurse's best action in this case?
a client with schizophrenia has returned to the clinic because of an increase in symptoms. the client reports the client stopped taking the medication because the client did not like the side effects. the nurse educates the client about managing uncomfortable side effects. which is included in the teaching plan? select all that apply.
it is most important to determine a patient's weight when asking questions pertaining to a toxic ingestion because: a. naloxone is contraindicated if the patient is very obese. b. this will allow you to determine if the exposure is lethal. c. activated charcoal is given based on a patient's weight. d. you might need additional lifting and moving assistance.
development of new vaccines has slowed in recent decades. this is due to: group of answer choices the availability of vaccines against nearly all serious diseases. the high cost of development. a lack of need with modern medical treatments. the ineffectiveness of vaccines against disease. the high level of risk with immunization.
a couple have presented to the healthcare provider for a follow up visit following the husband's uncomplicated myocardial infarction (mi) one week ago. the nurse determines that education on resuming intimate sexual contact should be discussed. what timeline regarding sexual intercourse should the nurse be sure is included in the discussion?
the nurse is caring for an older adult resident admitted to a skilled nursing facility. the resident is from a different culture than the nurse. which action(s) will assist the nurse to provide culturally competent care? select all that apply.
