The nurse is updating a care plan for a patient who has a nursing diagnosis of Anxiety. Which patient behavior might suggest that the problem is resolving?
a. Pacing in the hallway at intervals
b. Using relaxation techniques
c. Speaking rapidly when spoken to
d. Avoiding eye contact
ANS: B
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A) Elevated body temperature B) Weight loss C) Tachycardia D) Hypotension E) Insomnia
The nurse in the health center on a college campus is talking to freshman students about the consequences of drinking alcohol. What response should the nurse make when a student asks how metabolism of alcohol can be increased?
A) "Drinking coffee will speed up the metabolism of alcohol." B) "Exercise will speed up the metabolism of alcohol." C) "Eating a meal will speed up the metabolism of alcohol." D) "The metabolic rate of alcohol is stable and cannot be increased."
A college student is considering nursing as a career. Which of the following best describes the knowledge application of nursing?
a. Nursing is an art b. Nursing uses science c. Nursing combines critical-thinking skills with caring behaviors d. Nursing is an unstructured method of caring
While assessing vital signs of a patient with a head injury and increased intracranial pressure (IICP), a nurse notes that the patient's respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min. How will the nurse interpret this finding?
A) bradypnea is uncommon in patient with IICP B) IICP most commonly results in tachypnea C) bradypnea is a response to IICP D) this is a normal respiratory rate