The state of being deprived of something or someone is known as:
a. loss.
b. grief.
c. bereavement.
d. mourning.
C
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Which method should help the nurse assess for neck rigidity correctly? A) Moving the head toward both sides B) Lightly tapping the lower portion of the neck to detect sensation C) Moving the head and chin toward the chest D) Gently pressing the bones on the neck
The graduate nurse is caring for an elderly patient recently diagnosed with cancer. What signs or symptoms would be present to support the diagnosis of frailty in this patient?
A) Serum albumin greater than 2.5 g/100dl B) Serum albumin less than 2.5 g/100dl C) Hemoglobin 23 g/dl D) Hemoglobin 12 g/dl
Haloperidol is classified as:
1. a low-potency antipsychotic drug. 2. a medium-potency antipsychotic drug. 3. a high-potency antipsychotic drug. 4. an atypical antipsychotic drug.
A client tells the nurse they are nervous about taking prescribed verapamil (Calan). Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "This prescription is safe, and most patients do very well with it." B. "This prescription increases your blood pressure, but we will be monitoring that." C. "This prescription has many side effects, but you should be okay." D. "This prescription is a potassium channel blocker and is considered safe."