The first step in the treatment of sleep disorders is to
1. teach prevention.
2. give hypnotics for sleep.
3. evaluate sleeping pattern.
4. teach clients to retire early.
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The first step in the treatment of sleep disorders is to teach prevention.
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To assess fundal contraction 6 hours after cesarean delivery, the nurse should:
a. Palpate forcefully through the abdominal dressing. b. Gently palpate, applying the same technique used for vaginal deliveries. c. Place hands on both sides of the abdomen and press downward. d. Rely on assessment of lochial flow rather than palpating the fundus.
The nurse prepares an insulin injection for the client who has diabetes mellitus. Which does the nurse implement for insulin administration?
1. Gives regular insulin within 15 to 30 minutes of meals 2. Stores sealed, unused insulin vials at room temperature 3. Examines vials of NPH insulin for abnormal cloudiness 4. Administers NPH insulin for sliding-scale insulin dosing
Which of the following activities would be considered secondary prevention?
A) Chronic illness support group B) Breast self-exam C) Retirement planning D) Physical therapy poststroke
Which of the following actions best represents the basis or foundation of all other psychiatric nursing care?
1. The nurse assesses the patient at regular intervals. 2. The nurse administers psychotropic medications. 3. The nurse spends time sitting with a withdrawn patient. 4. The nurse participates in team meetings with other professionals.