Which characteristics of sedation describe a client that has been administered general anesthesia?
A. A sleeping state that can be awakened easily
B. An unconscious state, without analgesia
C. A total loss of body movements
D. A conscious but sleepy state of being
Answer: C
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In the week before her menstrual period, a woman experiences irritability, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. What remedy might the nurse suggest to relieve these symptoms?
a. Drink tea or hot chocolate before going to bed. b. Take a daily folic acid and vitamin C supplement. c. Include complex carbohydrates and fiber in the diet. d. Avoid exercise when symptoms occur.
A patient is receiving preoperative teaching. Which information should the nurse provide?
1. Teaching regarding the call lights and bed controls for the medical-surgical unit 2. Teaching regarding pain control in the postanesthesia recovery room (PACU) 3. Teaching regarding patient medications upon discharge 4. Teaching regarding the type of IV pump the patient will have after discharge to home health
A nurse has collected a urine specimen from a client for drug testing. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a urinalysis?
a. To assess whether a certain drug has been used in the recent past b. To determine the degree of intoxication c. To assess the extent of performance im-pairment d. To determine how much alcohol was con-sumed
When conducting a literature search, which electronic product would a nurse researcher use to track and store reference information?
a. Cumulative Index of Nursing and Health Literature (CINAHL) b. EndNotes or Ref Works c. Google Scholar d. Science Direct