Which of the following questions about fluid balance would be appropriate when conducting a health history for a patient?
A) "Describe your usual urination habits."
B) "Describe your problems with constipation."
C) "How did you feel when your calcium was low?"
D) "Do you eat fruits and vegetables each day?"
A
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The nurse knows when planning lifestyle interventions for patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders which aspect is most important?
1. Nicotine replacement 2. Spiritual counseling 3. Reduction of triggers 4. Reminders and repetition
In the 1960s, the psychiatric nurse began to shift to primary prevention and psychiatric nursing practice began to focus more on community care. This focus was initiated by which act?
a. The Primary Prevention Act of 1960 b. The Deinstitutionalization Act of 1961 c. The Therapeutic Community Act of 1962 d. The Community Mental Health Centers Act of 1963
A newborn has secretions in the mouth and nose. What are the first steps the nurse should take to clear the newborn's airways?
A) Position on the side and guide his caregivers in suctioning his mouth with a bulb syringe B) Position on the side with his head slightly below the body; use a bulb syringe to clear the mouth C) Position on his side with the head slightly below his body; use a small suction catheter to clear the nose D) Position on his side with the head slightly below his body; use a bulb syringe to clear the nose
Prior to taking a patient's temperature with a glass thermometer, rinse the thermometer with alcohol to remove germs.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)