The newly-delivered primiparous client notices that the newborn seems to focus on her eyes. After discussing this finding with the client, the nurse knows that teaching has been effective if the new mother describes this newborn behavior as:
A. Habituation.
B. Orientation.
C. Self-quieting.
D. The sleep-alert state.
B
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A patient has been prescribed the dopamine agonist pramipexole (Mirapex) for Parkinson's disease. Which of the following are important for the nurse to include in teaching about the drug? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Do not drive until the effects of this drug on you are fully known." b. "Take it at noon each day." c. "Because this drug may interact with some painkillers, be sure to tell health-care providers that you are taking Mirapex." d. "Increase fluids and fiber in your diet." e. "You may experience sudden bouts of excessive sleepiness." f. "Taking the medication with food may reduce nausea."
A client is demonstrating signs and symptoms of disorientation. Which question by the nurse would be appropriate, related to the client's medication use?
a. "Are you taking any new medications?" b. "Do you take medications with a full glass of water?" c. "Do your medications make you constipated?" d. "Have you been diagnosed with dementia?"
The ability of NPs to diagnose and treat has increased the provision of health care, teaching, and client compliance with teaching plans. In some states standing orders for the manage-ment of certain illnesses exist. This implies:
1. All patients will be treated the same. 2. Nursing diagnoses are used as the basis of practice. 3. Assessment is based on the medical model and does not involve nursing. 4. The NP uses protocols or algorithms that were previously agreed upon by the physician and the NP.
Which finding are within expected parameters of a normal urinalysis for an older adult?
A. protein small B. nitrate small C. sugar negative D. specific gravity 1.015 E. bilirubin negative F. pH 6