A client is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and is prescribed medication therapy. Which agent would the nurse expect to administer to the client to obtain the quickest relief from anxiety symptoms?
A) Buspirone
B) Venlafaxine
C) Alprazolam
D) Imipramine
C
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A client has undergone a percutaneous stereotactic rhizotomy. What instruction by the nurse is most important on discharge from the ambulatory surgical center?
a. "Avoid having teeth pulled for 1 year." b. "Brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush." c. "Do not use harsh chemicals on your face." d. "Inform your dentist of this procedure."
A home care nurse is visiting a diabetic client with a new cast on the arm. On assessment, the nurse finds the client's fingers to be pale, cool, and slightly swollen. What is the nurse's best first action?
A. Elevate the arm above the level of the heart. B. Withhold the next dose of insulin. C. Apply heat to the affected hand. D. Bivalve the cast.
What statement is true about nutrition intake in the elderly?
A. Deficiencies in protein intake are common with aging. B. Malnutrition is the most common nutritional disorder among the elderly living in the community. C. Increased caloric consumption is needed as one ages. D. The serum albumin is a good reflection of protein stores.
A community health nurse is engaged in provision of care to clients in a clinic setting at the local health department. This nurse is engaging in which core public health function?
A) Clinical B) Assessment C) Policy development D) Assurance