A patient has experienced head trauma involving damage to the thalamus. What behavior does the nurse anticipate?
A) Persistent wakefulness
B) Complete lack of pain perception
C) Disturbance of diurnal rhythms
D) Disturbances in speech formation
C
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The nurse is about to bathe a female patient who has an intravenous line, and needs to remove her gown. The nurse should:
a. Temporarily disconnect the IV tubing at a point close to the patient and thread it through the gown. b. Cut the gown with scissors to allow the arm to be easily removed from gown. c. Thread the bag and tubing through the gown sleeve, keeping the line intact. d. Disconnect the tubing, thread it through the gown, and reconnect the tubing.
Li has been administered Pitocin by IV infusion in order to induce labor. Which of the following is a major adverse effect when this drug is administrated excessively?
A. Vertigo B. Cutaneous vasoconstriction C. Tremor D. Uterine tetany
A patient with genital herpes is experiencing increased pain with urination. What should the nurse suggest to the patient to manage this symptom?
A. Drink more water. B. Restrict fluids. C. Drink more cranberry juice. D. Drink more orange juice.
The nurse is preparing to lead a group therapy session. Why is it important for the nurse to use universality when leading the session?
1. Ensure that the patients share a common sense of belonging with the group. 2. Ensure that the patients understand that they are not alone or unique in their suffering. 3. Ensure that the patients learn to cope by observing others. 4. Ensure that the patients understand that the therapy will be helpful for everyone in the group.