Priscilla is a 63-year-old patient who is suffering from a sleep disorder. When visiting the clinic, a nurse takes Pricilla's sleep history and notes that she has a deviated septum
The nurse knows that this structural abnormality predisposes Priscilla to which of the following? A. Narcolepsy
B. Cataplexy
C. Obstructive sleep apnea
D. Insomnia
C
Structural abnormalities such as a deviated septum, nasal polyps, narrow lower jaw, or enlarged tonsils sometimes predispose a patient to obstructive apnea.
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To best meet the psychological needs of a burned client in the acute phase of burn care, the nurse would (Select all that apply)
a. administer tranquilizers when the client is out of control. b. assist the client to control destructive behaviors. c. involve the family as much as they and the client desire and are able. d. offer factual information about the appearance of burns. e. provide an atmosphere that accepts emotional lability.
If you believe that a colleague or anyone else may be putting someone at risk, you must ______.
a. give yourself plenty of time to think about it b. take your time in doing something about it c. act without delay d. speak to as many people as possible before acting
A client whose spouse recently died is having difficulty falling asleep and does not want to take any prescription medications to induce sleep. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Walking 2–3 miles or engaging in some other exercise every morning can enhance sleep." 2. "There are alternative methods to treat insomnia, such as yoga, meditation, and massage therapy." 3. "Eating a large meal at bedtime will help induce sleep." 4. "Avoid caffeinated beverages, nicotine, and alcohol immediately prior to bedtime." 5. "Count sheep after lying down in order to enhance sleep."
The region of the kidney where the blood vessels enter and leave and where the ureter exits to descend to the bladder is called the __________
A. inner medulla B. renal pelvis C. pyramids D. hilus of the kidney