A patient seeks medical attention for insomnia that has been occurring over the last several months. For which reason would actigraphy be used for this patient?
A. Confirm the diagnosis of insomnia.
B. Identify the degree of difficulty sleeping.
C. Determine the best medication to prescribe.
D. Evaluate the effectiveness of medication.
Answer: B
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a. Asking the pharmacist to divide the prescription into two labeled packages b. Discussing a different medication with the child's provider c. Putting the bottle of pills in the child's lunchbox d. Requesting permission for the child to come home from school during the day
A nurse is addressing a group of schoolteachers on the importance of sex education for children. What should the nurse emphasize as the highest primary source of sex education information for adolescents?
A) Peers B) Parents C) Teachers D) Counselors
The nurse determines that an older client is experiencing an adverse effect from a prescribed medication because of:
1. Altered memory. 2. Altered organ responsiveness. 3. Decreased manual dexterity. 4. Decreased visual acuity.
A patient is receiving immunosuppressant therapy and is preparing for discharge. For which of the following should the patient be educated?
A) The importance of a high-protein diet B) The need to maximize fluid intake C) The need for regular physical activity D) The importance of keeping the home clean