A patient reports frequent sleep disturbances. Which preparations could be considered to help improve the patient's sleep pattern? Select all that apply
a. Yohimbine
b. Vitamin C
c. Melatonin
d. Valerian
e. SAM-e
C, D
Melatonin and valerian have relaxant effects that help sleep. Yohimbine can actually cause insomnia. SAM-e may help with mild depression. Vitamin C has no effect on sleep.
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a. "I'll ride my bike or take a long walk at least three times a week." b. "I must try to include at least 25 grams of fiber in my diet every day." c. "I will take a laxative nightly at bedtime to avoid becoming constipated." d. "I should use my legs rather than my back muscles when I lift heavy objects."
Which of the following levels would be classified as a low-flow system of oxygen administration?
a. O2 via nasal cannula at 4 L/min b. O2 via nasal catheter at a FiO2 range of 60% to 75% c. O2 via transtracheal catheter at 10 L/min d. O2 via simple mask at 12 L/min.
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A) Size of burn B) Location of entry and exit wounds C) Level of pain D) Amount of fluid replaced
In documenting labor experiences, nurses should know that a uterine contraction is described according to all these characteristics except:
a. Frequency (how often contractions occur). b. Intensity (the strength of the contraction at its peak). c. Resting tone (the tension in the uterine muscle). d. Appearance (shape and height).