A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic pain as a result of a terminal illness. The
pain had been well-controlled with as-needed (PRN) medications. Which should the
nurse identify as a possible symptom of depression in the client?
A) Indicating difficulty with sleeping
B) Asking to watch television
C) Spending time alone with a family member
D) Requesting reading material from the volunteer
A
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The nurse is observing the skin of a client who is taking medications that depress the hematopoietic system and notices multiple areas of ecchymosis on the arms; bleeding for a prolonged period after an IV was started; and reports of black, tarry
stool. What does the nurse understand may be a side effect of this medication that the client displays? A) Leukocytosis B) Leukopenia C) Thrombocytopenia D) Neutropenia
A mother asks the nurse to tell her the normal amount of milk a bottle-feeding infant takes in per day in the first month after birth. The nurse's answer would be that an infant at this age would take up to:
a. 32 ounces c. 56 ounces b. 46 ounces d. 64 ounces
A couple who is having genetic counseling asks the nurse about the nucleolus of the cell. Based on this information, what is the best explanation of the function of the nucleolus?
A) Carries inherited characteristics B) Helps in the formation of genes C) Helps in the formation of ribosomes D) Transports materials across cells
A radiation isolation sign is similar to the contact precautions sign
Indicate whether the statement is true or false