The nurse is preparing a teaching tool about shift work disorder to be shared during the next unit staff meeting. Which information should the nurse include in this tool? (Select all that apply.)
1. Avoid working excessive overtime.
2. Arrive to work as rested as possible.
3. Use caffeine to stay awake while driving home.
4. Exercise regularly, especially if job is sedentary.
5. Allow at least a 5-hour sleep period without interruption.
1. Avoid working excessive overtime.
2. Arrive to work as rested as possible.
4. Exercise regularly, especially if job is sedentary.
5. Allow at least a 5-hour sleep period without interruption.
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What statement by the nurse most accurately represents the rationale for the use of ART? A) It suppresses and maintains the viral load at nondetectable levels. B) It will ultimately cure AIDS. C) Therapy is based on research study results. D) Effects are similar in men, women, and children.
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A) "Let's put you in touch with some other girls who are also having the same body changes." B) "Luckily, this is just a temporary, unfortunate part of your condition; you need to accept it." C) "Your real friends do not care about your appearance and just want you to get well." D) "You are beautiful in your own way; what matters is what is on the inside."
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What is the first step a hospital nurse should take in preparing a new mother to start breast-feeding her infant after delivery?
A) Ensure privacy by closing the door or pulling the curtain B) Arrange pillows to support the woman's back and arms C) Assist the woman into a comfortable position D) Check the newborn's and woman's ID bands to make sure they match