A nursing instructor is describing the concept of evidence-based practice in psychiatric–mental health nursing. Which of the following would the instructor include as being important? Select all that apply
A) Research findings
B) Expert opinion
C) Clinical experiences
D) Patient data
E) Established routines
A, B, C, D
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A 69-year-old truck driver presents with a sudden loss of the ability to understand spoken language. This indicates a lesion in the:
a. temporal lobe. b. Broca area. c. frontal cortex. d. cerebellum.
The nurse assesses which of the following families as developmentally appropriate? Select all that apply
A) the family that teaches their school-age children at home, and does not participate in social groups B) the family with a newborn that has prepared a nursery and bought clothing and baby care supplies C) the family in which the teenagers are expected to work in the family business after school and on weekends D) the newlyweds who have decided together not to have children for several years E) the "empty nest" family that has opened a new business and spends long hours each day working together
A patient, diagnosed with a gastric ulcer, is prescribed sucralfate. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the patient regarding this medication?
1. Increase water, exercise, and fiber intake to avoid the complication of constipation. 2. The only side effect is diarrhea. 3. Take this medication with other prescribed medications. 4. Take this medication until the symptoms are relieved.
Coughing serves no useful purpose; therefore, clients should always be given an expectorant or an antitussive
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.