A nurse administers riluzole to a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Which neurotransmitter would be the most affected by this drug?
a. Dopamine
b. Glutamate
c. GABA
d. Norepinephrine
b
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The parents of a boy diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease are anxious and fearful of the upcoming surgery. The mother states, "I'm worried about having to care for our son's ostomy." Which intervention would be most helpful for the parents?
A) Explaining to them about the diagnosis and surgery B) Having a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse meet with them C) Reinforcing that the ostomy will be temporary D) Teaching them about the medications used to slow stool output
The nurse is assessing an infant whose birth weight was 7 lb 8 oz. Which is the expected weight at 1 year?
1) 15 lb 2) 23 lb 3) 33 lb 4) 40 lb
The nurse is caring for an Islam patient who wants a snack. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Offers a ham sandwich b. Offers a beef sandwich c. Offers a kosher sandwich d. Offers a bacon sandwich
One of the unforeseen effects of the movement toward community mental health services is:
A) fewer patients suffering from persistent mental illnesses. B) an increased number of hospital beds available for patients seeking treatment. C) an increased number of admissions to available hospital services. D) longer hospital stays for people needing mental health services.