The nursing care plan for the client with insomnia includes several nonpharmacologic interventions, such as: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. A brisk walk around the facility.
2. A small drink of brandy.
3. A small glass of milk.
4. Taking a warm bath.
5. Using the computer in bed until sleepy.
3,4
Rationale: When unable to sleep, a relaxing,
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Two specific types of patient responses in drug therapy a nurse must check are
1. action coding and action transferred. 2. drug feedback and drug uptake. 3. therapeutic effects and adverse effects. 4. uptime levels and downtime levels.
When and by whom was nursing's first code of ethics written?
a. 1893, by Lystra Gretter b. 1950, by the ANA House of Delegates c. 1953, by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) d. 2001, by the ANA House of Delegates
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old girl in a bilateral brace with tibia vara. Her parents are upset by their toddler's limited mobility. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "If you don't follow the therapy, your daughter could develop severe bowing of her legs." B) "It's important to use the brace or your daughter may need surgery." C) "You are doing a great job. Let's put our heads together on how to keep her busy." D) "You'll need to accept this since treatment may be required for several years."
The nurse is cleansing a wound site. As the nurse administers the procedure, which intervention should be included?
a. Allow the solution to flow from the most contaminated to the least contaminated. b. Scrub vigorously when applying noncytotoxic solution to the skin. c. Cleanse in a direction from the least contaminated area. d. Utilize clean gauze and clean gloves to cleanse a site.