You notice a patient who seems to be listening to someone, but you do not see anyone else in the room. You interpret this behavior as a(n):
A) Illusion
B) Delusion
C) Hallucination
D) Confabulation
C
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The nurse working in the delivery room assesses a newborn infant delivered vaginally. The infant has a strong cry, is moving all extremities vigorously, and its color is pink. Which action by the nurse is the priority?
1. Stimulate the infant. 2. Encourage infant-maternal bonding. 3. Dry the infant. 4. Administer oxygen.
A patient has chronic pancreatitis and a serum amylase level of 180 units/L. The nurse should instruct the patient to follow which dietary plan?
1. Low residue, no alcohol 2. Low fat, no alcohol 3. Low fat, no fiber 4. Mechanical soft
A client in the immediate postoperative period begins to report nausea and ultimately begins vomiting. The nausea and vomiting are most likely related to:
A) movement of bowels during surgery. B) inactivity and emotional upset. C) the effects of anesthetic agents. D) severe pain at the operative site.
A patient is prescribed amantadine (Symmetrel). Which of the following statements indicates the patient has understood the patient teaching?
A) "This drug is also used to decrease my drooling." B) "This drug is excreted in my stool and urine." C) "This drug will improve my tremors in 1–5 days." D) "This drug is effective when it is given long term."