According to the theory of thermogenesis, weight control is the result of:
a. a balance between caloric intake and energy expenditure.
b. decrease in caloric intake and energy expenditure.
c. increase in caloric intake and energy expenditure.
d. storage of fat for energy.
A
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As the patient continues to undergo treatment with pilocarpine (Pilocar), he begins to experience itching of the eye. The most appropriate response of the health care provider is:
a. This could be symptomatic of pinpoint hemorrhaging within the eye. b. This is an expected adverse reaction to the medication, and treatment to relieve this symptom will be initiated. c. This is an unexpected, idiosyncratic response to the medication; the patient must be switched to a different drug. d. This could be symptomatic of retinal damage.
The nurse evaluates nursing care of the client's ureterostomy. Which nursing intervention should the nurse eliminate or improve to prevent client complications?
1. Empty the pouch when it is at least half full. 2. Assess peristomal area for edema and pain. 3. Apply a skin barrier within -inch of stoma. 4. Place a gauze wick in stoma for pouch change.
Which action should the nurse incorporate into a care plan for a 14-year-old child in the emergency department?
a. Limit the number of choices to be made by the adolescent. b. Insist that parents remain with the adolescent. c. Provide clear explanations and encourage questions. d. Give rewards for cooperation with proce-dures.
A woman in labor is to receive continuous internal electronic fetal monitoring. The nurse reviews the woman's medical record to ensure which of the following as being required?
A) Intact membranes B) Cervical dilation of 2 cm or more C) Floating presenting fetal part D) A neonatologist to insert the electrode