Patients must be mentally alert so that they can
a. watch television. c. read daily.
b. participate in their care. d. speak clearly
b
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A nurse is educating a client about genetic screening. The client asks why red-green color blindness, an X-linked recessive disorder noted in some of her family members, is expressed more frequently in males than females. How should the nurse respond?
a. "Females have a decreased penetrance rate for this gene mutation and are therefore less likely to express the trait." b. "Females have two X chromosomes and one is always inactive. This inactivity decreases the effect of the gene." c. "The incidence of X-linked recessive disorders is higher in males because they do not have a second X chromosome to balance expression of the gene." d. "Males have only one X chromosome, which allows the X-linked recessive disorder to be transmitted from father to son."
The nurse would assess which of the following as early signs of lithium poisoning?
1. Elevated blood pressure, paralysis, and impulsivity 2. Cardiac arrest, seizures, and change in level of consciousness 3. Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and muscle twitching 4. Hallucinations, agitation, and anger
Which of the following are considered normal vital signs for a newborn?
A) Respirations, 28 breaths/min; heart rate, 98 beats/min B) Respirations, 60 breaths/min; heart rate, 96 beats/min C) Respirations, 30 breaths/min; heart rate, 190 beats/min D) Respirations, 40 breaths/min, heart rate, 170 beats/min
The patient is receiving a beta-blocker medication. The nurse has done medication education and provided the patient with printed information to take home. During the next appointment, the nurse notes that the patient is not taking the medication properly. What is a therapeutic assessment question to ask this patient?
1. "Do I have to inform your physician about your noncompliance?" 2. "Why didn't you take your medicine as we talked about?" 3. "Are you able to read and comprehend the printed information?" 4. "Don't you understand how important it is to take the medicine?"