A patient who has a sleep disorder is trying stimulus control to improve amount and quality of sleep. What is recommended in this type of therapy?
A) use the bedroom for sleep and sex only
B) use the bedroom for reading and eating
C) go to bed at the same time every night
D) sleep alone with minimal coverings
A
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of hypocalcemia. This patient likely has a corrected serum calcium level above which of the following?
A) 11 mg/dL B) 5 mg/dL C) 25 mg/dL D) 2 mg/dL
A client with a 20-year history of diabetes mellitus is reviewing his medications with the nurse. The client holds up the bottle of duloxetine (Cymbalta) and states, "My cousin has depression and is on this drug
Do you think I'm depressed?" What is the nurse's best response? a. "Many people with long-term diabetes become depressed after a while." b. "It's for peripheral neuropathy. Do you have burning pain in your feet or hands?" c. "This antidepressant also has an-ti-inflammatory properties for diabetic pain." d. "That is possible, but most medications are used for several different things."
The nurse is discussing ways to reduce the risks for musculoskeletal trauma with a group of older adults. The nurse includes: Select all that apply
1. Avoiding the use of throw rugs. 2. Wearing nonskid shoes. 3. Using nightlights to illuminate paths to the bathroom and kitchen. 4. Installing handrails for assistance in entering and exiting bathtub. 5. Wearing an emergency alert device.
The nurse is planning care for a 48-year-old woman with acute severe pancreatitis. The highest priority patient outcome is
a. maintaining normal respiratory function. b. expressing satisfaction with pain control. c. developing no ongoing pancreatic disease. d. having adequate fluid and electrolyte balance.