A client with severe depression has sleep disturbance and anorexia. The nurse's planning will be enhanced by understanding that these symptoms may be attributed to dysfunction of the:
1. Cerebellum
2. Basal ganglia
3. Hypothalamus
4. Occipital lobe
ANS: 3
The hypothalamus is responsible for regulation of sleep-rest patterns, body temperature, and physical drives of hunger and sex. None of the other structures are responsible for modulating these functions.
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The nurse would choose to do which of the following next? 1. Leave the room and come back later. 2. Provide questions that require yes or no answers related to pain. 3. Ask the client what they would like to have for pain. 4. Continue with the vital signs assessment.
After a birth complicated by a shoulder dystocia, the infant's Apgar scores were 7 at 1 minute and 9 at 5 minutes. The infant is now crying vigorously. The nurse in the birthing room should:
a. palpate the infant's clavicles. b. encourage the parents to hold the infant. c. perform a complete newborn assessment. d. give supplemental oxygen with a small face mask.
Acceptance in a nurse-client relationship means
a. tolerating all the client's behaviors b. not expressing shock at a client's behaviors c. adopting the client's value system d. expecting the client to behave according to acceptable standards
An effectively written letter to an elected official regarding a health care issue that affects nursing can provide a voice in the political process. One of the key elements of an effectively written letter involves the background of the issue
What other key rule should the letter follow that lets the elected official know what the nurse would like him or her to do? A) Be specific about the desired action on the part of the elected official. B) Be detailed and lengthy when presenting key information. C) Limit each letter or e-mail message to two pages, if possible. D) Focus on at least two issues for each letter.