A patient being treated for a sleep disorder reports no change in the ability to sleep through the night. What should the nurse assess first with this patient?
A. Vital signs
B. Adherence with the prescribed treatment
C. Home environment
D. Amount of stress
Answer: B
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The nurse identifies characteristics of buffer regulation, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The body's buffering system is more acid than base. 2. Buffers neutralize excess acids or bases. 3. Buffers are the last defense against acid–base balance changes in the body. 4. The main buffer pair is sodium bicarbonate and carbonic acid. 5. The pH remains within its normal range as long as the ratio is 20 parts of bicarbonate to 1 part of carbonic acid.
An adult patient has been hospitalized with pyelonephritis. The nurse's review of the patient's intake and output records reveals that the patient has been consuming between 3 L and 3.5 L of oral fluid each day since admission
How should the nurse best respond to this finding? A) Supplement the patient's fluid intake with a high-calorie diet. B) Emphasize the need to limit intake to 2 L of fluid daily. C) Obtain an order for a high-sodium diet to prevent dilutional hyponatremia. D) Encourage the patient to continue this pattern of fluid intake.
The nurse is caring for a client experiencing migraine headaches who is receiving a beta blocker to help manage this disorder. When preparing a teaching plan, which instruction does the nurse plan to provide?
a. "Take this drug only when you have prodromal symptoms indicating the onset of a migraine headache." b. "Take this drug as ordered, even when feeling well, to prevent vascular changes associated with migraine headaches." c. "This drug will relieve the pain during the aura phase soon after a headache has started." d. "This medication will have no effect on your heart rate or blood pressure because you are taking it for migraines."
What is the most common side effect of antihistamines?
a. Drowsiness b. Weight gain c. Difficulty breathing d. Excessive urination