An elderly client is brought to the emergency room following ingestion of an unknown substance. The client, who appears to have dementia, has tremors, depression, and confusion. The nurse should assess the client for poisoning by:
A) Lead.
B) Aluminum.
C) Manganese.
D) Mercury.
D
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A patient is admitted for a relapse for sarcoidosis. Knowing this is usually caused by an inflammatory process, the nurse can anticipate administering
A) a bronchodilator. B) a corticosteroid. C) aspirin. D) an albuterol inhaler.
A medical nurse is aware of the need to screen specific patients for their risk of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS). In what patient population does hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome most often occur?
A) Patients who are obese and who have no known history of diabetes B) Patients with type 1 diabetes and poor dietary control C) Adolescents with type 2 diabetes and sporadic use of antihyperglycemics D) Middle-aged or older people with either type 2 diabetes or no known history of diabetes
What type of data collection method is most common in qualitative research?
a. Distribution and review of questionnaires from subjects b. Interviews with and observation of subjects c. Participation and immersion in the lives of subjects d. Review of historical documents and literature about subjects
The nurse is caring for a patient with a wound. The patient appears anxious as the nurse is preparing to change the dressing. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Turn on the television. b. Explain the procedure. c. Tell the patient "Close your eyes." d. Ask the family to leave the room.