A client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) asks the nurse what causes this condition. Which of the following would the nurse include when responding to the client?
A) Mutated hemoglobin
B) Alcohol consumption
C) Ultraviolet light
D) Prolonged iron therapy
C
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A patient was admitted to the critical care unit several weeks ago with an acute myocardial infarction and subsequently underwent coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. Since a cardiac arrest 5 days ago, the patient has been unresponsive
An electroencephalogram shows no meaningful brain activity. The decision is made to remove the patient from the ventilator. Which of the following statements is most accurate? a. The cardiac monitor should be left on so everyone will know when the patient has died. b. Opioids, sedatives, and neuromuscular blocking agents should be discontinued just before removing the ventilator. c. The family and health care team should decide the best method for removing the ventilator: terminal wean versus immediate extubation. d. If terminal weaning is selected, the family should be sent to the waiting room until the ventilator has actually been removed.
Sexual harassment is defined as:
a. unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. b. multiple episodes of inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace. c. intermittent and continual threats of a sexual nature. d. sexual advances, whether welcome or unwelcome, sexual contact, and oral and written communication of a sexual nature.
Never remove the clothing
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The family becomes distressed when the dying 85-year-old patient becomes delirious and laughs and talks with old friends who have long since died. Which intervention is most appropriate?
a. Medicate the patient with the prescribed sedative. b. Encourage a family member to talk to the patient calmly. c. Stimulate and reorient the patient. d. Suggest the family to leave the patient for a while.