A patient complains of constipation. If the person is constipated, you would expect her stools to be:
a. Hard and dry
b. Liquid
c. Soft and formed
d. Putty-like
A
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An older adult who presents with complaints of insomnia, loss of energy, impaired concentration and diminished pleasure in activities she once enjoyed is showing signs of:
a. delirium b. dementia c. depression d. confusion
A patient is taking a beta-adrenergic antagonist medication for angina pectoris and asks the nurse how the drug works to relieve the discomfort associated with this condition
Which statement by the patient after the nurse's teaching indicates understanding of the drug's effects? a. "It causes bronchodilation, which increases oxygen flow." b. "It helps reduce the heart's oxygen needs." c. "It improves blood flow to the heart." d. "It increases cardiac output."
To be an effective change agent for wellness, the nurse must
A) Skip breakfast to reduce calories B) Drink caffeinated beverages C) Lead a sedentary lifestyle D) Consume a diet low in fat
A nurse is working the night shift with another RN who keeps disappearing without explanation. The nurse is caught napping in a patient's room. What is the best action by the discovery nurse to take?
a. Confront the nurse and ask what is wrong. b. Report the behavior to the vice president of nursing. c. Ask to not be scheduled on the same nights again. d. Report the behavior to the nurse manager.