A patient diagnosed with exudative macular degeneration reads as primary recreation. What should the nurse suggest to this patient?
A. Listen to music instead of watching so much television.
B. Spend more time with friends and family.
C. Find another activity that does not require reading.
D. Obtain books on tape or CD.
Answer: D
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A. "Drinking less alcohol should prevent this." B. "Eating larger, less frequent meals will help." C. "I should take antacids before each meal." D. "I will not lie down for 1 hour after eating."
A patient has schizophrenia and is troubled by negative symptoms, muscle stiffness, and motor restlessness
His Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is considering changing the patient's antipsychotic medication, haloperidol (Haldol, a typical or first generation antipsychotic drug). For planning purposes, which medication can the nurse assume that the APN will probably choose? a. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) b. Clozapine (Clozaril) c. Olanzapine (Zyprexa) d. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Why should parents be taught not to give bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) to a child?
a. It contains aspirin that can cause Reye's syndrome. b. It changes stool color making the identification of GI bleeding more difficult. c. It has such powerful antidiarrheal effects that toxic megacolon can occur. d. It produces a paradoxical reaction in children that results in worsening of the symptoms.
When you are moving a dependent patient
A. Slide to prevent shearing forces. B. Use teamwork to help with the transfer to keep patients and yourself safe. C. Reassure the patient and ask that the patient not participate in the transfer. D. Remove all special equipment from the patient's bedside, for safety.