When positioning a patient with increased intracranial pressure but without neck injuries, the nurse may elevate the head of the bed
A) 0 to 10 degrees.
B) 15 to 30 degrees.
C) 30 to 45 degrees.
D) 45 to 90 degrees.
B
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Albuterol (Proventil) is administered to a patient to promote bronchodilation. Administration of this beta2-adrenergic agonist results in increased production of
A) leukotrienes. B) cortisol. C) cyclic AMP. D) glucagon.
A worker is characterized by her co-workers as "painfully shy" and lacking in self-confidence. Her
co-workers say she stays in her cubicle all day, never coming out for breaks or lunch. One day after falling on the ice in the parking lot, she goes to the nurse's office, where she apologizes for falling and mentions that she hopes the company will not fire her for being so clumsy. This worker's behavior could best be assessed as a. avoidant. b. dependent. c. histrionic. d. paranoid.
The nurse provides teaching to a patient who will begin taking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) to treat muscle spasms. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I may experience dizziness and drowsiness when I take this drug." b. "I should not consume alcohol while taking this medication." c. "I should take this medication with food to decrease stomach upset." d. "I will take this medication for three weeks and then stop taking it."
In the American Holistic Nurses Association's code of ethics, nurses have a responsibility to model health behaviors, including achieving harmony in their own lives
Indicate whether the statement is true or false