Opioids are rarely prescribed for persons with dementia because of what adverse reaction?
a. dry mouth
b. sedation
c. confusion
d. constipation
C
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A patient states, "Whenever I open my mouth real wide, I feel this popping sensation in front of my ears." To further examine this, the nurse would:
a. Place the stethoscope over the temporomandibular joint, and listen for bruits. b. Place the hands over his ears, and ask him to open his mouth "really wide." c. Place one hand on his forehead and the other on his jaw, and ask him to try to open his mouth. d. Place a finger on his temporomandibular joint, and ask him to open and close his mouth.
Identify the statements that best portray the Canadian nursing workforce. Choose all that apply
1) Almost 10% of Canadian RNs are male. 2) The Northwest Territory has the highest number of RNs per population. 3) The majority of Canadian RNs work in hospitals. 4) Many provinces require a baccalaureate for entry into practice.
A pregnant woman with hypertensive disease comes to the community health center for follow up. Which of the following would be appropriate to include when teaching the woman about controlling her blood pressure at this time?
A) Ensuring rest periods with legs elevated B) Limiting her daily intake of fluid C) Restricting intake of fresh fruits D) Encouraging additional weight gain
The parent of a child receiving the polio vaccine wants to know why the oral polio vaccine (OPV) is not given. The nurse will explain to this parent that the oral preparation:
a. can cause paralytic poliomyelitis. b. contains antigens that increase allergic reactions. c. is less effective than the IPV. d. is more expensive to administer.