A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is having difficulty finding the right words when communicating. This difficulty would be described as which of the following?
A) Agnosia
B) Apraxia
C) Amnesia
D) Anomia
D
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A patient visits the occupational health office of the factory in which he works. He has fallen asleep on the line and has a history of muscle weakness. This instance is not the first time he has fallen asleep on the line
From what disease process does the occupational health nurse suspect the patient is suffering? A) Sleep apnea B) Insomnia C) Narcolepsy D) Substance abuse
Which statement is least likely to be related to stress?
A) Stress can be cumulative. B) The impact of stress is the same no matter how you respond to it. C) Perceptions of stress vary with individuals. D) Stress is always self-limiting.
A patient is prescribed eyedrops that constrict the pupil, permitting aqueous humor to flow. The nurse would reinforce the teaching by referring to the drops as
a. mydriatics. b. miotics. c. osmotics. d. inhibitors.
The nurse is caring for a client with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following manifesta-tions are typical? (Select all that apply.)
A. Proteinuria less than 3 g/24 hr B. Hypoalbuminemia C. Fluid volume deficit D. Lipiduria E. Dysuria F. FrequencyG. CVA tenderness H. Hypotension