A nurse reading the scientific literature finds that recent studies have tested the application of electrodes, implanted in deep subcortical nuclei, providing intermittent stimulation as a potential treatment for neuropsychiatric conditions
The nurse knows this multidisciplinary approach has been tried for clients who: A) No longer respond to their Parkinson's medication.
B) Have auditory and visual hallucinations.
C) Need a cure for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
D) Are schizophrenic.
A,
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A patient states, "I'm really strung out about this pregnancy." The nurse responds by asking, "What about this pregnancy worries you?" What communication technique is this?
a. Closed inquiry b. Restating c. Open-ended question d. Minimal encouraging
Mr. W, a hospice client, wishes to treat his anemia so he will not feel so fatigued. Which of the following would be least appropriate to suggest?
1. Iron-fortified cereals 2. Citrus fruits with every meal 3. Chicken breasts every other day 4. Raisins and prunes for snacks
A patient is diagnosed with heart failure. The nurse would most likely assess the sputum color as which of the following?
A) White B) Yellow C) Pink D) Rust
To calculate ___________, subtract the diastolic blood pressure from the systolic blood pressure.?
A) afterload B) preload C) pulse pressure D) peripheral vascular resistance