The medication administration record has an entry for a patient to receive diphenoxylate. Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to question this entry?
1. Dehydration
2. Diarrhea
3. Constipation
4. Dizziness
Correct Answer: 3
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The nurse working in community nursing uses epidemiology as a tool. What information can be obtained using this process?
A) Health needs of a population B) Cultural needs of a population C) Income levels of a population D) Mortality rates of a population
The patient is found to be in respiratory acidosis. Which metabolic processes are in place during respiratory acidosis?
1. The pH is low, carbon dioxide is high, and the kidneys excrete hydrogen ions and conserve bicarbonate. 2. The pH is high, carbon dioxide is high, and the kidneys excrete hydrogen ions and conserve bicarbonate. 3. The pH is low, carbon dioxide is low, and the kidneys excrete hydrogen ions and conserve bicarbonate. 4. The pH is low, carbon dioxide is high, and the kidneys conserve hydrogen ions and excrete bicarbonate.
The school nurse is working with a child suspected of having attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by some of his teachers. The nurse is aware that some other conditions can produce behaviors similar to ADHD
Which of the following conditions, in addition to hearing problems and learning disabilities, can be mistaken for ADHD? a. anxiety or depression, and absence seizures b. personality disorders and anxiety disorders c. low self-esteem and efforts to cover it up d. immaturity and or regression
Which statement best demonstrates comprehension of the importance of maintaining a current knowledge base so as to provide quality nursing care?
A) "The nursing education department is good about scheduling in-services for all shifts." B) "Nursing is constantly changing with new technologies, treatments and medications." C) "I'm thinking about getting my certification so I can apply for the nurse manager position." D) "It is hard to believe how much I've learned about nursing in the 15 years I've been practicing."