An expected response for a patient who is moved from intensive care to a step-down unit is
A) a sense of isolation.
B) increased self-esteem and independence.
C) fear of dying.
D) regression.
D
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A patient in the clinic tells the nurse that she has difficulty sleeping at night. When developing a plan of care for this patient, which of the following would the nurse consider?
A) Melatonin is released in response to darkness. B) Sunlight reduces the release of melatonin. C) Melatonin is released in the late afternoon. D) Melatonin secretion stops about 2 a.m.
The nurse instructs the patient who is to have a semen analysis to (select all that apply):
1. collect specimen in a rubber condom. 2. keep specimen at room temperature until given to the laboratory. 3. keep specimen container in warm tap water. 4. bring specimen to the laboratory within 4 hours. 5. abstain from sexual activity 3 to 5 days prior to test.
A nurse is observing children playing in the playroom. What describes parallel play?
a. A child playing a video game b. Two children playing a card game c. Two children watching a movie on a television d. A child playing with blocks next to a child playing with trucks
The nurse is creating a plan for teaching the parents of an infant with phenylketonuria (PKU) how to care for the infant at home. The nurse should include information about:
A. Special formulas for the infant. B. Cataract problems. C. Respiratory problems. D. Administration of thyroid medication.