The nurse assesses a dying patient and documents terminal restlessness. Which clinical manifestations did the nurse observe? Select all that apply
1) Having flaccid extremities
2) Seeing deceased family members
3) Attempting to get out of bed
4) Exhibiting confusion
5) Being noncommunicative
ANS: 3, 4, 5
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a. "Stop breastfeeding until the infection clears." b. "Pump the breasts to continue milk production, but do not give breast milk to the infant." c. "Begin all feedings with the affected breast until the mastitis is resolved." d. "Breastfeeding can continue unless there is abscess formation."
When assessing the skin of a client with cardiovascular disorder, what do sparse hair growth on the legs and thick toenails indicate?
A) Diseased heart valves C) Varicosities B) Turbulent blood flow D) Poor circulation
A 34-year-old man has been diagnosed with HSV-2 and is preparing to begin treatment with acyclovir (Zovirax). When providing health education about his new medication regimen, what information should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) The drug may relieve his symptoms but it will not cure him of herpes. B) The drug requires several months of conscientious adherence to cure HSV-2. C) This antiviral medication will prevent him from transmitting the disease to a partner. D) This drug will suppress his immune system but relieve the signs and symptoms of the disease.
A nurse is working with a patient who indicates that he wants to stop drinking alcohol
The patient asks, "What medications are available to reduce my cravings for alcohol?" The nurse un-derstands that which of the following medications reduce the craving for alcohol? a. Naltrexone (ReVia) b. Diazepam (Valium) c. Disulfiram (Antabuse) d. Acamprosate (Campral)