The nurse welcomes the presence of the family in a pediatric unit because it reduces the stressors of hospitalization. Which are common stressors for the hospitalized child? (Select all that apply.)
a. Separation
b. Lack of love
c. Fear of pain
d. Unfamiliar food
e. Loss of control
ANS: A, C, E
Parents lend stability and comfort for the child and restore his or her sense of control.
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Although violence seems endemic in human society, which of the following causative factors could be reduced if society agreed action was necessary? (Select all that apply.)
a. Access to firearms b. Alcohol and other drug abuse c. Dysfunctional families with lack of emotional support d. Intolerance of those with a different religious ideology e. Media video games, television shows, and movies f. Pacifism as a belief system
A nursing student is preparing to give a medication that has a boxed warning. The student asks the nurse what this means. What will the nurse explain about boxed warnings?
a. They indicate that a drug should not be given except in life-threatening circums-tances. b. They provide detailed information about the adverse effects of the drug. c. They alert prescribers to measures to mi-tigate potential harm from side effects. d. They provide information about antidotes in the event that toxicity occurs.
The nurse notes the client experienced a temporary cessation of breathing while sleeping. The nurse would document this as "The client experienced periods of _____."
a. apnea c. eupnea b. dyspnea d. tachypnea
The nurse has just received the report at the beginning of the shift. Which of the following clients would the nurse see first based upon the report?
1. Newly admitted client complaining of substernal chest pain. Client has recently had a father die from heart disease. 2. Client complaining of hyperventilation after a family member leaves the room following an argument. Client has a history of anxiety-related disorders and had a similar episode on the prior shift. 3. Client with occasional chest pain who has recently been diagnosed with gallbladder disease. Client requires frequent pain medication. 4. Client concerned with multiple cardiac risk factors (smoking, obesity, family history and high cholesterol) develops sudden onset of nausea and vomiting.