While taking a shower, a patient becomes light-headed and dizzy. A nurse recognizes that these symptoms are most likely the result of
1. Hypotension.
2. Hypertension.
3. Vasoconstriction.
4. Narrowing of blood vessels.
ANS: 1
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A. Explain to the patient that the uterus places pressure on the bladder during pregnancy B. Advise the patient she needs urine culture and sensitivity C. Obtain a glucose tolerance test D. Obtain 24-hour urine for protein
Who is most likely to become the abuser of an elderly person?
1. The person's paid caregiver 2. The individual's adult child 3. The person's neighbor 4. Someone previously unknown to the person
The laboring client is complaining of tingling and numbness in her fingers and toes, dizziness, and spots before her eyes. The nurse recognizes that these are clinical manifestations of:
1. Hyperventilation. 2. Seizure auras. 3. Imminent birth. 4. Anxiety.
The newly diagnosed diabetic client asks the nurse many questions about management of diet and insulin protocols. The nurse assesses that the client is using
a. cause-and-effect coping mechanisms. b. defense mechanisms. c. delaying mechanisms. d. problem-focused coping mechanisms.