The nurse takes into consideration that the patient with AIDS dementia complex (ADC) is at risk for injury due to:
a. manic behavior.
b. numbness and muscle weakness.
c. suicidal ideation.
d. difficulty concentrating.
B
Peripheral neuropathy results in numbness and muscle weakness that may contribute to falls and thermal skin injuries.
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The nurse knows that the physician or health care provider chose a local anesthetic because of which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. The patient appears very apprehensive. b. It has very few side effects. c. The potential for hemorrhage precludes the use of IV anesthesia. d. It produces temporary loss of sensation by inhibiting nerve conduction. e. It allows sedative effects to calm the patient.
The nurse is completing a focused interview. Which of the following pieces of information would the nurse include during this interaction?
1. Identify new nursing diagnoses after clarifying previously obtained data. 2. Review information collected during client's previous health screening activities. 3. Obtain biographic data about the client. 4. Review data from previous medical records.
Dissociative amnesia is most often a result of:
A) Binge drinking B) Purging from bulimia (electrolyte deficiency) C) Severe trauma D) Closed head injury
A nurse caring for a female client in isolation with tuberculosis is aware that the client's love and belonging needs may not be properly met. Which of the following nursing actions would help to meet these needs?
A) Respecting the patient's values and beliefs B) Focusing on the client's strengths rather than problems C) Using hand hygiene and sterile technique to prevent infection D) Encouraging family to visit and help in the care of the client