You are teaching a client about his diagnosis of narcolepsy. The client asks about the cause of this disorder. You would explain that this disorder:
a. has as its cause childhood sexual fears
b. is caused by the bite of a particular fly
c. is due to giving up too much sleep as a child
d. seems relatively common among close relatives
D
The nurse should explain that there is strong evidence that narcolepsy has a hereditary predisposition. Narcolepsy is relatively common among close relatives of affected individuals.
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Consequently, it is known that she conducted which types of research? (Select all that apply.) a. Phenomenologic research b. Causational research c. Descriptive research d. Correlational research e. Ethnographic research
Risk factors for delirium include
a. hypertension, alcohol abuse, and benzodiazepine administration. b. coma, hypoxemia, and trauma. c. dementia, hypertension, and pneumonia. d. coma, alcohol abuse, hyperglycemia
A client with a fractured clavicle is placed in a muslin brace to immobilize the area. The client asks why a plaster cast is not applied to this fracture. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Plaster is not used on the upper body because it will make the area too heavy for movement." B. "Because the clavicle does not bear weight, a splint or bandage is sufficient to keep the bones in alignment." C. "Upper extremities are more vascular than lower extremities; cloth braces are less likely to disrupt circulation." D. "Plaster is not needed because fractures to the upper body always heal more quickly than fractures of the lower body."
Atraumatic care refers to:
a. care of children without wounds or assaults b. care that avoids any harm to the child or the family c. a philosophy of providing health care that minimizes or eliminates physical or psychological distress for children and their families d. any care by the nurse, or other members of the health care team, that does not involve an invasive procedure to the child