Which of the following expected outcomes demonstrates the effectiveness of a plan of care to promote rest and sleep?
A) verbalizes inability to sleep without medications
B) continues to read in bed for hours each night
C) identifies factors that interfere with normal sleep pattern
D) reports minimal improvement in quality of rest and sleep
C
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While working on an orthopedic unit of an acute care facility, the nurse's level of suspicion regarding substance dependency would be heightened if a peer made which of the following comments?
1. "Why don't you go to lunch and I'll give your client something for pain." 2. "I went out with my friends last night and got so drunk on two drinks." 3. "I think Mr. Mathews in room 212 is a drug abuser, because he's always asking for something for pain." 4. "I have a urinary tract infection, and I've had to go to the bathroom every 20 minutes."
A client who is experiencing great stress associated with a disturbing new diagnosis asks the nurse
"Do you think saying a prayer would help?" The answer the nurse should give is a. "To be honest, prayer may be your only hope.". b. "You may find prayer gives comfort and lowers your stress.". c. "I could help you feel calmer by teaching you to meditate.". d. "Guided imagery, progressive relaxation, and prayer have about the same degree of effectiveness.".
The nurse is preparing a client for coronary artery bypass surgery. What vessel does the nurse know is most commonly used for grafting?
A) Saphenous vein B) Basilic vein C) Radial artery D) Gastroepiploic artery
The nurse is providing a presentation on menstrual disorders. Which statement is the most accurate regarding the cause of secondary amenorrhea?
A) "It is caused from taking birth control pills when a girl is younger than 13 years old." B) "This disorder is usually seen after a girl has had a spontaneous abortion." C) "Emotional stress can be a cause of this disorder." D) "This is what happens if a 16-year-old girl has never had any periods at all."