The nurse is assessing a patient with a bipolar disorder. Which factor should the nurse recall that can interact with individual biology to cause recurrences of bipolar illness? (Select all that apply.)
1. Disruption in social rhythms
2. Adequate family functioning
3. Social support from peers and family
4. Availability of someone to speak with
5. Nonadherence with medication regimen
1. Disruption in social rhythms
5. Nonadherence with medication regimen
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You are teaching a nutrition education class that is being held for a group of older adults at a senior center. When planning your teaching, you should be aware that individuals at this point in the lifespan have which of the following?
A) A decreased need for calcium B) An increased need for glucose C) An increased need for sodium D) A decreased need for calories
Of the following nursing interventions, which would be least appropriate for a person in rehabilitation post-stroke who states "I just can't believe this happened to me. I can't wait for this to be over so I can go back to my normal life"?
a. teach all of the information the person will need to know to adapt to life after stroke b. provide reassurance and emotional support c. provide essential information, but avoid teaching at this stage d. provide direct care, ensure safety, and involve the family
The nurse is documenting client care through the use of a nursing information system that uses the nursing process approach. This type of system will generate:
a. a critical pathway for a client. b. standard prescribing practitioner order sets. c. variance analysis. d. nursing work lists to direct client care activities.
A client questions why a medication that is used to treat Parkinson's disease has been prescribed for the diagnosis of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). What should the nurse do?
1. Contact the physician. 2. Assure the client that medications used to treat Parkinson's disease are also used to treat PLMD. 3. Tell the client not to take the medication because there is most likely an error. 4. Check with the pharmacy to make sure the correct medication has been provided to the client