The nurse is completing an assessment on the client's sleep patterns. Which of the following is a specific question that the nurse should ask to determine the potential presence of sleep apnea?
a. "How easily do you fall asleep?"
b. "Do you have vivid, lifelike dreams?"
c. "Do you ever experience loss of muscle control or falling?"
d. "Do you snore loudly or experience headaches?"
D
To assess for sleep apnea, the nurse may ask, "Do you snore loudly?" and, "Do you experience headaches after awakening?" A positive response may indicate that the client experiences sleep apnea.
The question "How easily do you fall asleep?" is directed at assessing the potential presence of insomnia.
The question "Do you have vivid, lifelike dreams?" is directed at determining the potential pres-ence of narcolepsy.
The question "Do you ever experience loss of muscle control or falling?" is directed at deter-mining the potential presence of narcolepsy.
You might also like to view...
A nurse teaches a client about self-catheterization in the home setting. Which statements should the nurse include in this client's teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Wash your hands before and after self-catheterization." b. "Use a large-lumen catheter for each catheterization." c. "Use lubricant on the tip of the catheter before insertion." d. "Self-catheterize at least twice a day or every 12 hours." e. "Use sterile gloves and sterile technique for the procedure." f. "Maintain a specific schedule for catheterization."
In order to prevent omphalitis in an infant, which instructions does the nurse provide to the parents prior to discharge from the hospital? (Select all that apply.)
A. Administration of prophylactic antibiotics B. How to position a baby for diaper changes C. Importance of monitoring stool frequency D. Positioning of baby's diaper below the umbilicus E. Stump cleaning with recommended solution
Which of the following are the primary reasons that employers have increasingly focused on ensuring a healthy and safe environment for workers? (Select all that apply.)
a. To fulfill their ethical and moral responsibility b. To avoid the cost of liability suits, workers' compensation, etc. c. To maintain good public relations d. To meet legislated standards and avoid significant penalties for noncompliance
What is the nurse's priority when preparing to administer intravenous vesicant chemotherapy?
1. Notify the physician that a central line is necessary. 2. Wear gloves when drawing up the medication. 3. Know the protocol for extravasation. 4. Wear a mask when injecting the medication.