A nurse is developing a plan of care for an older client that will help maintain an adequate sleep pattern. Which action should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Encouraging at least one daytime nap
B. Discouraging the use of a night light at bedtime
C. Encouraging bedtime reading or listening to music
D. Discouraging social interaction, particularly at bedtime
Ans: C. Encouraging bedtime reading or listening to music
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1. As a natural, biologic disaster 2. As a man-made, chemical disaster 3. As a natural, radiological disaster 4. As a man-made, biologic disaster
What ordered dosage for epoetin alfa (Procrit) could the nurse administer without needing to question the order?
A) 0.45 mcg/kg IV once per week B) 1 mg/d IM C) 100 mg/d PO D) 150 units/kg subcutaneously three times per week
The nurse is preparing to use high-pressure pulsatile lavage to irrigate a necrotic wound. Which of the following statements indicate a need for further education on this type of irrigation? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I can set the psi between 15 and 17.". b. "I should never use this on exposed blood vessels.". c. "It is okay to use this on skin grafts.". d. "I should not use this on exposed muscles or tendon.". e. "I should never use this on patients with a coagulation disorder.".
Having concern for a person is:
a. Caring b. Empathy c. Enthusiasm d. Respect