A patient has a problem that prevents him from shaving himself, tying his shoes, or fixing his meals. He is not physically able to compensate for the problem, so he is in need of assistance
Data support the nursing diagnosis "impaired physical mobility" by what mode of reasoning?
a. Induction
b. Deduction
c. Reduction
d. Reflection
ANS: B
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What statement by a patient's wife would indicate that the patient is experiencing myoclonus?
a. "His loud snoring and jerking awake wakes me up, too." b. "I am black and blue from his kicking me every night." c. "He wakes up at 2 AM every morning and walks around the house." d. "His constant leg movements tear up the covers and keep me awake."
A patient has been using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and now the health care provider is recommending bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP). The patient is asking the nurse to explain the difference again
Which response is appropriate? a. "CPAP maintains a set positive airway pressure during inspiration only." b. "CPAP opens the airways during inspiration and allows them to close during expiration." c. "BiPAP maintains a set pressure that is the same for inspiration and expiration." d. "BiPAP delivers sufficient expiratory pressure to keep the airways open."
A nurse is interviewing a newly admitted client. The nurse understands that the client's low self-esteem may have occurred in the "identity versus role confusion" stage because of:
A) Regret over life choices. B) Lack of personal concern for others. C) Inconsistent, overly harsh, or absent discipline. D) Parental labeling of the child as "good" or "bad."
A 5-year-old is consuming a daily caloric intake of 1400 calories. Approximately what portion of the diet should be comprised of carbohydrates?
a. 300 calories b. 700 calories c. 900 calories d. 1200 calories