A comparison of sedatives with hypnotics reveals that:
A. sedatives work like hypnotics to increase mental alertness.
B. sedatives induce and maintain sleep, while hypnotics produce mental relaxation.
C. sedatives produce mental relaxation, while hypnotics induce and maintain sleep.
D. none of these are correct.
Answer: C
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a. can be made by the client's next of kin b. describes a client's preferences regarding life-sustaining methods c. must be written d. cannot be changed once written
A patient tells the nurse, "I prefer to try to treat my physical problems with CAM remedies. After all, they are natural substances, and natural products are safe.". Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. "Natural substances do tend to be safer than conventional medical remedies.". b. "The word natural can be a marketing term used to imply that a product is healthy, but it's not always true.". c. "Most natural substances have more side effects than conventional remedies.". d. "Natural remedies give you the idea that you are controlling your treatment.".
While assessing a high-acuity patient, the nurse learns the patient has a history of arthritis. Which question would provide the most information regarding potential impact on the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance?
1. "How well are you able to take care of your daily needs?" 2. "How well do you sleep?" 3. "How often do you take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications?" 4. "Does your arthritis affect mostly your hands or your feet and legs?"
Managed care was a methodology adopted in the 1980s and 1990s. It is a system designed to deliver through a specific network of providers and to reduce costs. However, the cost saving was short-lived because:
1. Consumer groups did not endorse the plans. 2. Clients had been used to access to providers of their choice and unlimited service. 3. Medicare and Medicaid took over these plans, making them unnecessary. 4. The system lacked proper payment to physicians and many practitioners went out of business.