When caring for a patient with a neurologic impairment and his or her family, what are the mutual goals?
A) Achieve as high a level of function as possible.
B) Enhance the quantity of life.
C) Teach the family proper care of the patient.
D) Provide community assistance.
Ans: A
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1. A presence of T cells. 2. A presence of B cells. 3. A presence of natural killer cells (NK cells). 4. A presence of basophils. 5. A presence of thrombocytes.
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A) Health benefits occur only when ideal body weight is achieved. B) Health benefits do not always occur, even if weight loss is significant, if obesity is chronic. C) Health benefits can be realized with only a modest weight loss. D) Health benefits cannot be measured.
Nancy and Bill Jones are concerned that Bill's father may be developing depression. In questioning the couple, which of the following statements would support their concern?
A) "Bill's father has been crying off and on now for over 2 weeks since his wife died. He's also still having trouble sleeping." B) "Bill's father is agitated and anxious; he's been that way for a month now since his wife died." C) "It's been over 2 months now since his wife died and Bill's father keeps crying; he can't eat, and he can't sleep." D) Bill's Mom's funeral was last week, and Bill's Dad hasn't been able to eat or sleep since then."
A nurse is providing discharge medication instruction regarding use of injectable epinephrine (EpiPen). What information should the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. If you need to use this pen, seek medical advice as follow-up. 2. You can dispose of a used EpiPen in your regular trash. 3. Keep an extra EpiPen on hand. 4. Store this device in your refrigerator. 5. Carry an EpiPen in your car's glovebox.