A patient being assessed for level of orientation is unable to state what day it is. The next questions should be:
A) Do you know what the month is?
B) Do you know where you are?
C) Do you know who the President of the United States is?
D) Are you confused?
A
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The nurse is caring for a client in the preoperative phase of surgery. Nursing interventions include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Checking to be sure ordered test results are place in the medical record. 2. Performing preoperative teaching. 3. Assessing vital signs and pain. 4. Encouraging deep breathing. 5. Encouraging the client to turn from side to side.
The nurse is teaching a patient with allergic rhinitis about the safe and effective use of his medications. What would be the most essential information to give this patient about preventing possible drug interactions?
A) Prescription medications can be safely supplemented with OTC medications. B) Use only one pharmacy so the pharmacist can check drug interactions. C) Read drug labels carefully before taking OTC medications. D) Consult the Internet before selecting an OTC medication.
Passive transport in movement of material across cell membranes includes
a. infiltration and diffusion. b. pinocytosis and phagocytosis. c. osmosis and filtration. d. anaphase and telophase.
A nurse presenting an educational event for a local community group is addressing premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What treatment guideline should the nurse teach this group?
A) Avoid excessive fluid intake. B) Increase the frequency and intensity of exercise. C) Limit psychosocial stressors in order to reduce symptoms. D) Take opioid analgesics as ordered.