During an eye examination of an Asian patient, a nurse notices an involuntary rhythmical, horizontal movement of the patient's eyes. How does a nurse document this finding?
a. An expected racial variation
b. Nystagmus
c. Exophthalmus
d. Myopia
ANS: B
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A 12-year-old child is in the hospital for an extended period of time. Which action by the nurse would most promote the child's sense of self-esteem?
A. Allow the child to set a daily schedule for activities. B. Encourage the child's friend to come and visit. C. Have the child choose food from the menu. D. Let the parents have unlimited visitation time.
The nurse is performing patient education for a patient who has been prescribed hydrochlorothiazide and metoprolol (Lopressor) for the treatment of hypertension
What teaching point should the nurse emphasize when teaching the patient about this medication regimen? A) "It's best not to take aspirin for pain while you're taking your antihypertensives." B) "Avoid taking over-the-counter decongestants because they can increase your blood pressure (BP)." C) "Most allergy medications can't be taken with BP meds, so make sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist." D) "If you get an infection, make sure that your care provider knows you have hypertension before he or she prescribes an antibiotic."
A patient has experienced a subarachnoid hemorrhage and is at risk for increased intracranial pressure (ICP) due to the initiation of the vasodilatory cascade. The nurse plans care for this patient to avoid which primary initiating factor?
1. Vasoconstriction of cerebral vessels 2. Cerebral tissue ischemia 3. Decreased cerebral perfusion pressure 4. Cerebral edema
The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. The nurse anticipates that the client will require pharmacotherapy for 6 to ______ months
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.