The nurse is reviewing a care plan for a patient diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who is receiving stimulant medication. The nurse would expect to find which priority medication outcome for this client?
A) Increased attention on homework
B) Ability to tolerate overnight separation periods
C) Decreased somatic complaints
D) Remains free of self-harm
A
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A 64-year-old female found on the floor of her apartment has apparently fallen and hit her head on the bathtub. On admission to the neurologic unit, she has a decreased level of consciousness
The physician orders positioning as follows: elevate the head of the bed; keep the head in neutral alignment with no neck flexion or head rotation; avoid sharp hip flexion. Which of the following is the best rationale for this positioning? A) To decrease cerebral arterial pressure B) To avoid impeding venous outflow C) To prevent flexion contractures D) To prevent aspiration of stomach contents
According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which persons have legal access to the patient's health record? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. The patient 2. Any nurses working on the unit where the patient is hospitalized 3. Any physician who has credentials to admit patients to the hospital 4. The respiratory therapist who is providing inhalation therapy for the patient 5. The nuclear medicine technician who provided care during the patient's last hospitalization
The nurse knows that when executive functioning is decreased in clients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), there is an impairment in the:
A) Cerebellum. B) Brain stem. C) Frontal lobe. D) Medulla.
A client who is diagnosed with major depressive disorder asks the nurse what causes depression. Which of these is the most accurate response?
A. Depression is caused by a deficiency in neurotransmitters, including serotonin and norepinephrine. B. The exact cause of depressive disorders is unknown. A number of things, including genetic, biochemical, and environmental influences, likely play a role. C. Depression is a learned state of helplessness cause by ineffective parenting. D. Depression is caused by intrapersonal conflict between the id and the ego.