A parent asks a school nurse about ways to manage her son's attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
The parent reports that her son has difficulty completing his homework and that he is often found playing video games instead of completing his work. Which are the most appropriate nursing recommendations? Select all that apply.
A) Create an environment as free from distractions as possible.
B) Provide immediate reinforcement for acceptable behaviors.
C) Break larger projects into smaller, attainable tasks and have him take physical-activity breaks in between.
D) Medicate the child 1 hour before starting his homework..
A, B, C
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A male patient tells a nurse that he drinks a six-pack of beer a day. When the nurse begins to question him further about his alcohol consumption, he says, "You sound like my wife. She's always nagging me to quit
It's only beer!" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? a. "Because the alcohol in beer is diluted in a larger volume, it is absorbed more slowly." b. "Have you considered switching to wine? It has chemicals that protect your heart." c. "The amount you drink is equivalent to six shots of whiskey each day." d. "You could try to cut the amount in half to a level that is better for your health."
The heart sound the nurse would record as normal would be:
1. ventricular gallop in a 20-year-old. 2. atrial gallop in a 25-year-old. 3. friction rub in a 45-year-old. 4. medium diastolic murmur in a 50-year-old.
To prevent skin breakdown of a client's stump, the nurse teaches the client to
a. adjust the prosthesis if it causes discomfort. b. apply alcohol to the stump to toughen the skin. c. wash the stump daily with mild soap, and then rinse and dry it. d. wear cotton stump socks.
When a patient is administered mecamylamine, what are the signs that a nurse or medical assistant should watch out for in the patient?
A. Nervousness B. Bradycardia C. Jaw soreness D. Taste disturbances