Which of the following observations made by the nurse is most suggestive that a client is having difficulty swallowing?
A) unintentional weight loss
B) cheilosis
C) drooling
D) long furrowed tongue
C
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A female patient who takes ethosuximide for the treatment of absence seizures calls the clinic to report that she has developed a sore throat and a slight fever
The nurse will explain that she should come to the clinic to have which of the following checked? A) Ethosuximide serum level B) Bleeding tendencies C) Blood cell count D) Pulse and blood pressure
The nurse reviews teaching provided to a client recovering from prostate surgery. Which client statements indicate that teaching has been effective? (Select all that apply.)
1. "I can have sex in 3 weeks." 2. "I will be healed in 2 weeks." 3. "I should not drive for 2 weeks." 4. "I should take stool softeners as prescribed." 5. "I should drink up to 3 liters of fluid per day."
A patient taking a drug for insomnia reports becoming sunburned even when only minimally exposed to the sun. What is your best action?
a. Ask the patient whether he or she usually burns when exposed to the sun. b. Instruct the patient to stop the drug and notify the prescriber immediately. c. Teach the patient to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. d. Document the report as the only action and reassure the patient that this problem is temporary.
The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is preparing staff education on neurotransmitters. Which statement would be included in the teaching presentation?
A) There are two classes of neurotransmitters. B) Each neurotransmitter functions in the same manner. C) Neurotransmitters and receptors do not vary in their affinity for each other. D) Neurotransmitters consistently act in either an excitatory or inhibitory manner.