Which of these represents the best temperature for a patient's room?
A. 55°F.
B. 68°F.
C. 72°F.
D. 85°F.
Answer: C
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To help patients deal with their stress, nurses must also learn to cope with their own. Which of the following is an adaptive coping strategy that might be used by the nurse?
A) Reframing B) Mediation C) Asset training D) Mental blocking
The patient has recently been diagnosed with Addison's disease. What patient teaching points should the health care provider emphasize about drug therapy for Addison's disease?
a. Corticosteroids should be maintained at a steady level at all times. b. Corticosteroids are adjusted to meet changes in the patient's stress level. c. Corticosteroids are adjusted according to blood glucose measurements. d. Corticosteroids are adjusted according to blood pressure measurements.
Which statement about falls is correct?
a. Falls are the least common accidents in nursing centers. b. The risk of falling decreases with age. c. A history of falls decreases the risk of falling again. d. Most falls occur in patient and resident rooms and in bathrooms.
A person with impaired judgment, memory, comprehension, and orientation is
A) an alcoholic. B) delusional. C) disoriented. D) depressed.