An adult has been self-medicating using nutritional therapy for elevated cholesterol but complains of repeated episodes of flushing. The nurse suspects which supplement is being taken?
1. Pyridoxine
2. Thiamin
3. Riboflavin
4. Niacin
Correct Answer: 4
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A client who has asthma is being assisted by the case manager to achieve control of the disease. Which type of care is the case manager providing to the client?
1. Case management. 2. Disease management. 3. Multidisciplinary care. 4. Risk management.
A client with whom the nurse is discussing advance directives asks "What advantage does a durable
power of attorney for health care have over a living will?" The nurse should reply a. "A durable power of attorney for health care gives your agent the ability to speak for you during any illness if you become incapacitated.". b. "A durable power of attorney for health care can be used only if you have a terminal illness and become incapacitated.". c. "A durable power of attorney for health care cannot go into effect for 30 days so you have time to rethink your decision.". d. "A durable power of attorney can be given only to a relative who would have your best interests at heart.".
The nurse is observing the abdominal respiratory movements of a patient who is lying supine in bed. Why is the nurse using this method to assess breathing in the patient?
A) In the supine position, the thoracic movements are slight. B) In the supine position, the diaphragm contracts less. C) In the supine position, respiratory rate falls. D) In the supine position, the sternomastoid muscles dominate.
When one considers the roles and functions of psychiatric nursing, the overlap of communication and management roles is seen in the function of:
a. teaching. b. delegation. c. direct care. d. collaboration.