A patient's current medical status includes multiple comorbidities. In recent months, the patient has been complaining of insomnia that has begun to have a significant impact on his quality of life
What aspect of this patient's health is most likely to cause insomnia? A) The patient has hypothyroidism.
B) The patient is morbidly obese.
C) The patient has chronic pain.
D) The patient has type 2 diabetes.
C
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Chronic pain is commonly associated with insomnia. Diabetes, obesity, and hypothyroidism are not normally associated with insomnia.
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a. The nurse's thought processes do not have to vary. b. Plans of care are easier to use and do not need modification. c. The accuracy and effectiveness of thought processes must be considered. d. Reflective thought is not necessary since issues tend to be repetitive.
A patient's blood gases show a pH of 7.53 and bicarbonate level of 36 mEq/L. The nurse prepares to treat this patient for which acid-base disorder?
1. Respiratory acidosis 2. Metabolic acidosis 3. Respiratory alkalosis 4. Metabolic alkalosis
Convert 2400 to conventional time: ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A hospital is introducing a program that has the goal of aligning practices more closely with the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project. What initiative best exemplifies QSEN competencies?
A) New systems are introduced to increase communication between nurses and the members of other health disciplines. B) Systems are reviewed with the goal of achieving the best client outcomes at the lowest cost. C) Hiring practices are reviewed in order to maximize the proportion of nurses who possess baccalaureate or graduate degrees. D) New partnerships are established between the hospital and local schools of nursing.