The use of psychotropic medications in clients with dementia as a remedy for problems with sleeping
A) is appropriate for chronic sleep problems and has a low risk of side effects.
B) seldom causes problems of hangover.
C) should be used only for a short period of time.
D) increases the amount of REM sleep.
C
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a. alveolar dead space. c. physiologic dead space. b. anatomic dead space. d. alveolar ventilation.
What must the nurse realize when assessing physical and social environmental factors affecting health and illness?
a. They affect one another. b. They cause illness. c. They cause patients to react similarly. d. They can be separated.
A nurse working in an assisted care facility is preparing an educational program regarding ageism for the colleagues on the unit. Which statements reflect ageism?
Select all that apply. A) "If the client is competent to make decisions I should not go to other members of the family for care decisions." B) "The elderly are just lazy and that is why they need help with activities of daily living." C) "All elderly people are sickly." D) "Addressing an elderly client as 'Honey' or 'Sweetie' is disrespectful." E) "The elderly are less likely to recover from illness."
A new drug reference book is needed for a unit. The nurse manager would plan to pay for this from which budget?
a. Cash budget b. Operating budget c. Personnel budget d. Capital budget