Which of the following is a good subjective question to ask a client with delirium?
a. "What is the date?" c. "Are you feeling restless or agitated?"
b. "Where are we now?" d. ""What is the time?"
C
Subjective cues that can alert the nurse to the presence of delirium can be restlessness and verbal complaints of seeing things in the room, hearing voices, or feeling things crawling on his skin. Information and observations from family members and caretakers can provide valuable data due to their longer term relationship with the client.
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The pediatric nurse is aware that the most common type of transfusion reaction is which of the following?
A. Acute hemolytic reaction B. Allergic reaction C. Circulatory overload D. Febrile reaction
A patient with hypertension is taking furosemide [Lasix] for congestive heart failure. The prescriber orders digoxin to help increase cardiac output. What other medication will the nurse expect to be ordered for this patient?
a. Bumetanide [Bumex] b. Chlorothiazide [Diuril] c. Hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL] d. Spironolactone [Aldactone]
A nurse communicating with a client states, "I will be changing your dressing." She is wearing sterile gloves and a mask. She is conveying a(an):
A) congruent relationship. B) incongruent relationship. C) nontherapeutic relationship. D) functional focus.