At a unit meeting, staff discuss the decor for a special bedroom for a manic client. The best
suggestion from among those listed below is
a. an extra-large window with a view of the street.
b. brightly colored walls and print drapes.
c. deep colors for walls and upholstery.
d. neutral walls with pale, coordinated accessories.
D
The environment for a manic client should be as simple and nonstimulating as possible. Manic
clients are highly sensitive to environmental distractions and stimulation.
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The role of the registered nurse as a nurse educator is to:
1. Provide primary care for healthy children. 2. Assist the family in making informed decisions by providing information about the pros and cons of the treatment plan. 3. Assist the primary care nurse with procedures requiring advanced practice skills. 4. Communicate with the hospitalized school-aged child's classroom teacher to assist the child in achieving classroom goals.
A nurse caring for a patient who is prescribed a full liquid diet recognizes that this diet lacks some nutrients including:
a. fat-soluble vitamins. b. potassium. c. iron and fiber. d. water-soluble vitamins.
A documentation system that allows for minimizing the risk of medication errors is the:
1. Electronic medical record. 2. Problem-oriented medical record. 3. Problem, intervention, evaluation system. 4. Focus system.
The amino acid that plays an important role in the gastrointestinal tract during stress is
a. arginine. b. glutamine. c. methionine. d. phenylalanine.