The nurse notes that the client often sighs and says in a monotone voice, "I'm never going to get over this." When encouraged to participate in care, the client says, "I don't have the energy." The nurse believes these cues are suggestive of which nursing diagnoses? Select all that apply.
A. Hopelessness
B. Powerlessness
C. Interrupted sleep pattern
D. Disturbed self esteem
E. Self care deficit
Answer:
A. Hopelessness
B. Powerlessness
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A patient is in sinus tachycardia. Which nursing interventions are appropriate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Observe the patient for effects on cardiac function. 2. Administer two tablets of acetaminophen (Tylenol) per physician prescription if the temperature is elevated. 3. Administer normal saline 0.9% IV at the prescribed rate of 200 mL per hour if hypovolemia is suspected as the cause. 4. Give pain medications as prescribed if pain is present. 5. Give atropine per physician prescription to slow the heart rate.
The three main kinds of blood cells are
A. monocytes, platelets, antibodies. B. monocytes, granulocytes, lymphocytes. C. erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets. D. granulocytes, thrombocytes, hemoglobin.
A 93-year-old patient has been functioning independently in the home but has suddenly become confused. A family member asks the nurse, "Does this mean Dad has Alzheimer's disease?" Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
a. "Your father will have to be monitored over time." b. "It is very likely your father has Alzheimer's disease." c. "Why do you think your father has dementia?" d. "Confusion can be a sign of an infection in an older adult."
A nurse educator is developing a presentation for a group of senior citizens. The nurse has 10 typewritten pages of notes and 20 PowerPoint slides for a 30-minute presentation. Which method of communication will enhance learning?
a. Continue lecturing for the 30 minutes b. Reduce the number of PowerPoint slides and use shorter sentences if possible c. Cover topics related to careers for the senior citizen d. Provide copies of notes to the senior citizens