When a bedridden, hospitalized client screams because she thinks that there are monsters in the closet of her room, she is experiencing
A) Delusions
B) Hallucinations
C) Dementia
D) Delirium
Ans: B
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a. Social b. Medical c. Emotional d. Physical e. Intellectual
A patient who has suffered an allergic reaction to a bee sting is stabilized and prepared for discharge from the clinic
During discussion of prevention and management of further allergic reactions, the nurse identifies a need for additional teaching based on which comment? a. "I need to think about a change in my occupation." b. "I will learn to administer epinephrine so that I will be prepared if I am stung again." c. "I should wear a Medic-Alert bracelet indicating my allergy to insect stings." d. "I will need to take maintenance doses of corticosteroids to prevent reactions to further stings."
Signs and symptoms of paralysis vary with the level of the injury.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A client with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is started on the alpha blocker, alfuzosin (Uroxatral). The nurse knows it is important to inform the client of which possible side effect?
1. Impotence 2. Diaphoresis 3. Dental caries 4. Constipation