A student nurse is preparing a nursing care plan for a client who has primary insomnia. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be a high priority for such a client?
A) Risk for injury
B) Sleep deprivation
C) Sleep inhibition
D) Risk for insufficient REM
D
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A nurse is preparing a prescribed dosage of an inhalant medication for a client with asthma. Which of the following explains why inhalation is an effective route for medication administration?
A) It allows the lungs to quickly absorb the medication. B) It eliminates the risks of adverse effects associated with other routes. C) It prevents unpleasant aftertastes associated with oral medications. D) It eliminates the potential of suffocation and asphyxia.
The prenatal clinic nurse is caring for a 15-year-old primiparous patient who is at 8 weeks' gestation. The patient asks the nurse why she is supposed to gain so much weight. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Gaining 25–35 pounds is recommended for healthy fetal growth." 2. "It's what your certified nurse–midwife recommended for you." 3. "Inadequate weight gain delays lactation after delivery." 4. "Weight gain is important to ensure that you get enough vitamins."
Which of the following is the best action for the nurse to take when assessing a child who might be abused?
a. Confront the parents with the facts, and ask them what happened. b. Consult with a professional member of the health team about making a report. c. Ask the child which of his parents caused this injury. d. Say or do nothing; the nurse has only suspicions, not evidence.
In the apothecary system, 60 minims is equal to 1 ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).