Patient A is taking an antianxiety medication. You know you should be most concerned about which of the following effects?
A) Hypertension
B) Extrapyramidal side effects
C) Polyuria
D) Physical/psychological dependence
D
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When does the nurse assess patients' spirituality? (Select all that apply.)
a. Upon admission b. New diagnosis c. Life-changing diagnosis d. When the chaplain makes rounds e. When facing treatment decisions
To determine the severity of the symptoms for a 68-year-old patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) the nurse will ask the patient about
a. blood in the urine. b. lower back or hip pain. c. erectile dysfunction (ED). d. force of the urinary stream.
Some features of an electronic search are similar across databases. Which is an example of a wildcard symbol?
A) And B) Not C) Or D) Question mark
Which statement about depression is correct?
a. Depression is uncommon in older persons. b. Depression in older persons is often over-diagnosed. c. Older persons with depression are often thought to have a cognitive disorder. d. Depression in older persons is not usually treated due to their age.