Based on research done by Moneyham (2005), which of the following interventions should a nurse implement when a client is determined to be at risk for depression secondary to stress?
A) Teaching the client self-relaxation techniques
B) Getting the client involved in a support group
C) Improving the client's self-image
D) Administering a prescribed anti-depressant medication
B
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A nurse is caring for a patient who suffered a stroke. The patient's daughter brings a DNR and the power of attorney documents to the hospital. What is the purpose of the DNR?
A. Document the terminal nature of the client's condition B. Allow an alternative to the universal standing order to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation to all clients C. Provide an opportunity for the client, family, and caregivers to discuss the nature of the client's condition and the best possible course of action if the client has a cardiac arrest D. Provide legal protection for nurses who believe a client should not be resuscitated
The client has tested positive on two different laboratory tests measuring antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What is the correct interpretation of these test results?
A. The client is at increased risk for the development of opportunistic infections. B. The client has been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. C. The client is immune to the human immunodeficiency virus. D. The client has AIDS.
A patient is prescribed 20 mg of ketorolac (Toradol) intramuscularly. How many milliliters should you draw up from a vial of ketorolac containing 30 mg/mL?
a. 0.5 b. 0.7 c. 1 d. 2
What would the best nutritional goal for the patient with acute kidney injury?
1. Weight will increase by 3 pounds in a month 2. Patient eats over 50% of all meals 3. Albumin level will rise from 2.6 g/dL 4. Total protein level will increase to 10 g/dL